2378

A true classic ( )

The good thing about this book is that it has song lyrics. Its fun to sing along, at least for me. :)

1950s teenagers do cliche 1950s things.

I think 1978 was just a terrible time to make a musical. A lot of these songs would be good, but they've had all the life produced out of them. Meanwhile, there's no story to speak of. I guess it's supposed to be a romance, but nothing in that vein ever amounts to more than an excuse to feature 1950s scenery.

Concept: F
Story: D
Characters: D
Dialog: C
Pacing: C
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: D
Acting: C
Music: C

Enjoyment: C

GPA: 1.5/4 ( )

Okay, I know it's the iconic musical of the Seventies, but I didn't like rock music then and I don't like it any better now. Also, I did my time in High School, and don't feel inclined for a refresher course. Very stereotyped characters (which is okay). Feels like a "poor man's West Side Story" to me. ( )