Blu-ray Specs
Video: 1080p HD
Audio: English 5.1 TrueHD/ French 5.1 Dolby Digital/ Spanish Mono
Grab your platform shoes and polyester suit and get ready to Disco again. John Travolta stars in this masterpiece of time felt magic that became a sensation during the 70’s; to the point of influencing a generation of TV and music that has stood the test of time. Beyond anything that was to be expected at the time, Saturday Night Fever became more prevalent to society as a sign of the times. Originally released in 1977, this movie is now being offered to a new generation with the enhancements of HD for the 30th year + as a part of film history.
Hard working Tony Manero (Travolta), works in a hardware/paint store, lives with his parents, hangs out with immature friends and on the weekend, goes to do what he does best, dancing. Constantly being be raided by his father, Tony feels free and accomplished when he is getting his groove on and dancing the night away. One night at the club, he sees a woman that dances like no one he has ever seen before. With an upcoming dance contest on the horizon, he finds a dance partner and begins to practice. When Tony discovers the woman from the club is practicing at the same establishment, he approaches her to become his partner in disco. As he develops a partnership with the woman, Stephanie, he begins to find that her views on how his life is stale and common to the Italian Brooklyn stereotype is not where he wants to be. He struggles with the life he knows and the life that Stephanie portrays to him.
Wow did the film makers give this edition of the film a huge amount of extras for the viewer and fan of this movie. Not only does it provide the Director Commentary, but you can watch the movie with the option of 70’s Discopedia, which takes you though the movie experience while giving facts and tidbits of knowledge on the time period. There is also a documentary on the impact and influence the movie had and a segment on how to dance like John Travolta, and much more.
Having this movie re-mastered on Blu-ray was truly an eye-catching experience. From the stunning views of NYC and Brooklyn, to the lights and ambiance of the disco club, the movie captures the audience in the feel of being a part of the action. Audio was amazing and will rock the best of sound systems. You might even find yourself wanting to join the crowd and dance like there is no tomorrow.
Ok, I admit it, I was dancing to groove of the music, how could I resist. This is one of the timeless movies that can be watched over and over without losing any credibility. Yes we all can make fun of the 70’s, but still the story as a whole stands strong and has a powerful message of no letting anything hold you back from the dreams you have. Aside from all the seriousness of it, there are many parts of the film that speak to a host of stereotyping, sex, drugs and dancing. In the words of Tony Manero, “Can you dig it…. I knew that you could.”
Reviewed by Michael Albaugh
