I've read this was meant to be a remake of Down to Earth - that would've been fine. The script here is hopelessly and needlessly confusing. Just needed to be simple.She's a Goddess on Earth, brightens Michael Beck's life... But they even stuff that up. (He's painting album covers - sorry but that's not a cool job). Too many random ideas - 1940s! Roller skates! Painting! Night club! Keep it simple.
I once joked this is a great "yes and..." movie. Like they kept coming up with ideas and going "yes and..." It's bonkers-ness has led to a cult. That and the music. Olivia Newton John is charming with that million dollar smile. It's a shame she didn't do other musicals at her peak. I guess there was nothing much else on except Can't Stop the Music. She wouldn't have suited Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Maybe Annie.
Made by guys who specialised in action films - Lawrence Gordon, Joel Silver. What a mess. Great music. And you can have fun.
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