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54 [Region 2] | ![54 [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51CCX49Y89L._SL500_.jpg) | Director: Mark Christopher
Actors: Ryan Phillippe, Salma Hayek, Neve Campbell, Mike Myers, Sela Ward
Category: DVD
Buy Used: $26.82
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Seller: valleycd
Rating:  111 reviews
Format: PAL
Languages: German (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), German (Subtitled), German (Original Language), English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
EAN: 4006680016764
ASIN: B00004RYI8
Theatrical Release Date: August 28, 1998
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Saturday Night Fever it's not--call it more like Sunday Morning Leftovers. This portrait of the legendary Manhattan disco and its colorful cofounder, Steve Rubell, plays like the outtakes of a much more interesting film--where's the sex, the drugs, the classic disco music? (It shouldn't surprise viewers that Miramax and writer-director Mark Christopher had a falling-out over the final cut of the film; Miramax prevailed.) Considering that the essence of Studio 54 was about the rich and beautiful, it seems a bit unwise to focus on the poor and only-somewhat-beautiful, namely Shane (Ryan Phillippe), a Jersey boy who gets taken in by the razzle-dazzle of the disco era. Crossing the river, Shane finds another, more exciting life at Studio 54 as a shirtless bartender, and soon finds himself partying with the crème de la crème--and smitten with comely soap star Julie (Neve Campbell). The permutations of the story are familiar; if you've never seen VH1's Behind the Music documentary take on Studio 54 you'll find this film enjoyable, but unlike that exhaustive portrait, too many elements are missing. Most of Phillippe's performance seems to have ended up on the cutting-room floor (although his chiseled torso gets maximum exposure), Campbell's role is basically a glorified cameo, and Breckin Meyer and Salma Hayek, as Phillippe's only true pals, are wasted. The one true gem of the film, though, is Mike Myers's take on the late Steve Rubell, an inspired high-wire performance that balances humor and tragedy without ever giving in to camp or pathos. Had this been a more well-received movie, he'd be remembered come Oscar time--his drunken proposition of Philippe is a minor treasure. The soundtrack does feature some unknown chestnuts and a few new remixes, including an inspired disco version of--believe it or not--Gordon Lightfoot's "If You Could Read My Mind." --Mark Englehart
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 Music, dancing and decadence all lit up by stobe lighting August 7, 2004
Linda Linguvic (New York City)
12 out of 13 found this review helpful
Remember Studio 54? And doesn't it seem a long time ago?
This was a dance club like no other in the late 1970s. The patrons were either celebrities or those chosen at the front door because they had the "look" of the beautiful people. Inside was a fantasy of dancing and drugs, all lit by strobe lighting. And, as it had formerly been a theater, there was a even balcony for those almost private moments of brief romantic encounters. The waiters and bartenders were all gorgeous young men and wore nothing but shorts and a bow tie. This is a story of one of these guys.
Ryan Phillips is cast in the role of Shane O'Shea, a 19 year old from New Jersey who yearns for a star-studded life. He's chosen at the door and is big eyed with wonder and desire. Eventually, he becomes a waiter and later is promoted to bartender. There are a lot of women. And there is a lot of money. He even gets his picture in a magazine. Everything comes easy for him but he really is interested in a New Jersey girl who's a rising soap opera star.
The best role in the film goes to Mike Myers, who plays the legendary Steve Rubell who made it all happen. He's a strange bird with an eccentric personality and he does a lot of drugs. The money rolls in and he is in trouble with the IRS. But he's so puffed up with his own importance that he even brags about it on TV. Eventually, he's arrested and the party ends. But before it does, the filmgoers are treated to a small view of what it was back then.
I found the story silly, but I loved the nostalgia. Here was the music and the lights and the feeling of decadence that characterized a time that no longer exists. I lived through that time period. I remember. And so for those who are curious and those who want to step into the past for an hour and a half, I recommended this 1998 film.
DELETED FOOTAGE IN DVD! July 3, 2000
Patrick J Shin (Los Angeles, CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Wow I just finally got the "54" DVD and was so surprised that there are tons of extra scenes included in the DVD, and it doesn't say that there are anywhere on the package, it's all stuff that should have been left in the movie too, makes it a lot more complete (tons more Ryan and Salma stuff), it's cool, a must for any DVD fan!
There's Nothing you can do about being short!! July 12, 2001
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This DVD doesn't advertise it, but it does contain several deleted scenes... one of which is the Anita/Shane love scene towards the end which explains why Greg is so jealous. There are about 6 minutes of new stuff.
BEEN THERE, DONE THAT July 9, 2007
Teresa Weniger (Gais, Switzerland)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
Having been in NY during the Studio 54 era, I recalled much of what I remembered in the film. Thirty years down the road, it still has a special memory for me. On our wedding day my husband, who is Swiss, and went there. I was going to show him a night on the town NY style.Having proudly displayed our new wedding bands, they let us in for free! It was glorious. Yes, we are still happily married and the DVD is part of our wedding memorabilia. I thought the acting was great in the film. The music and capturing the world of difference between New Jersey and New York was classic. We, my husband and myself had a good time viewing it. The best is my daughter's comment, "You and dad were there on your wedding day?" Now, it really is just a memory, but, a fond one at that.
A time of sex, drugs and freedom. July 3, 1999
On this film the 70's nightclub 54 is brought back to the memory. When Shane O Shea (Ryan Phillipe : I Know What You Did Last Summer) is luckily wanted as a bar attender in the nightclub, more than luck is attended. He meets the love of his life Julia Black (Neve Campbell : Scream, Scream II) who is beautiful, rich and Shane would be more than happy to take her on board! Not only does this excellent story tell of a bar. It tells of drugs, sex and freedom. But how do all these 54ers know that there favourite nightclub will be around forever? Steve Rubell (Mike Myers : Austin Powers, Austin Powers The Spy Who Shagged Me) is currently arrested for a drug overdose which the cops think is a bit... find it to see about all this great stuff!!
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