The film revolves around the young artist Sony Malone who has decided to take a different path to success with the help of the mysterious and rich Kira Danny McGuire. Everyone collaborates to make a new decision for success as he creates artistic and commercial success, a unique club called 'Xanadu'.
Look at Xanadu with an eye toward storytelling superiority and your head will explode. To appreciate the madness within, one must take in the blinding neon sights with an open heart and at least one nostril-coating line of cocaine.
While the movie is every bit as garish and overly shellacked as the other bomb musicals of its era, at least this one looks like irresponsible amounts of money were thrown around.
Semi-Gloss Newton-John, Gene Kelly fantasy musical is dated, but kind of fun.
Cinerina
October 18, 2002
campy joyful fun, with a wee bit too much cheese
Creative Loafing
March 12, 2016
Here's another musical mishap that landed on Creative Loafing's list of The 10 Worst Rock Films Ever Made, taking the #3 slot just under Staying Alive and the champ, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
