Analysis Of The Movie Grease

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magine it is 1950 in the beautiful state of California; love is in the air on a beautiful beach, but summer is coming to an end and it is time to say goodbye. A story just like this was brought to life in a film titled Grease in 1978. The film follows the romantic adventures of two high school students in the 1950’s. The film catches your attention from the beginning scene on a beautiful beach. Two teenagers who had a summer love affair must come to terms with saying goodbye. Immediately following the beach scene, viewers begin to see the troubled relationship unfold because of the pressures of high school. John Travolta plays the role of Danny while Olivia-Newton John plays the role of Sandy. When the summer ends both characters are convinced …show more content…

A critic review written by Michael Booth states “Grease, now 30 years old, if you can believe it, holds up for new generations because it captures the enthusiasm of youth and the vibrancy of California’s sunshine-and- cars culture.” In this review, Booth also points out that Grease still holds up as the highest grossed musical film in history. According to AMCs Filmsite, Grease is listed as one of the greatest films of 1978. This film has survived the test of time because of its comical, vibrant, and unforgivingly raw version of 1950s teenage love and life. The film includes many scenes that show teenage life and struggles that took place during this time. A scene that is relatable to teenagers then and now is when Rizzo and Kenicke are messing around in the back of his car; the condom breaks before the two engage in sexual activity but the naïve teenagers decide to chance not using one. Shortly following the condom mishap, Rizzo thinks she is pregnant and classmates go around talking about “the bun in her oven.” The obscenity of teenagers in this film is still seen today in many high schools across America, making this film relatable to many. Teenagers and young adults around the world can relate to the humor and sexual banter while most adults have seen the classical film keeping it relevant and on DVD shelves to be

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