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Studio 54 [DVD] [1999]

DVD ~ Ryan Phillippe
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  • Actors: Ryan Phillippe, Salma Hayek, Sela Ward, Breckin Meyer, Sherry Stringfield
  • Directors: Mark Christopher
  • Writers: Mark Christopher
  • Producers: Bob Weinstein, Bobby Cohen, Dolly Hall, Don Carmody, Harvey Weinstein
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
  • DVD Release Date: 1 Aug 2005
  • Run Time: 89 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000069JE2
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,413 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Studio 54 is no Saturday Night Fever--more like Sunday Morning Hangover. This portrait of the legendary Manhattan disco and its colourful cofounder, Steve Rubell, plays like the outtakes of a much more interesting film—where are 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, but too many elements are missing. Most of Phillippe's performance seems to have ended up on the cutting-room floor (although his chiselled 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' take on the late Steve Rubell, an inspired high-wire performance that balances humour and tragedy without ever giving in to camp or pathos--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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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Quick Reviews!!, 12 Sep 2005
The story of the World's Greatest Club, 54 deals more with the lives of the club's employies and fans rather than with the club and the scandal surrounding it. Maybe if Cameron Crowe had directed this it would have been a lot better. The characters are not the most compelling or likable, but the Club itself looks like excellent fun. Myers is probably the best here, hamming his role perfectly, Neve is good but her character is not very appealing, Hayek unfortunately is given little to do, but does it well, and Phillipe's character is annoying, but he proves he isn't just a pretty boy by giving an okay performance. He has done better in other roles, just like the rest of the cast, but that isn't the fault of the actors. The story isn't involving enough, but there are some funny, and touching moments. The film was severely cut before release, maybe the original version would be better. The costumes and the music, and the sex and drugs are what keep this from being boring, but with a little more thought this could have been very good.

Unfortunately, the DVD extras are non-existant, but as it is unlikely that there will be a better edition of the movie, fans should buy it. As always a commentary and making of would be much appreciated, but they just ain't here.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Film With Hidden Depth, 18 Jun 2002
By Kay Rose (Lewes, East Sussex, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 54 [VHS] [1999] (VHS Tape)
54 is a film of outstanding emotional depth. It focuses on the efforts of a young out-of-town boy trying to make it big. The setting is the club Studio 54, where drugs and sex are the norm, if you know the right people. It is a portrayal of the rich and careless, in a world where anything and everything is available for the right price. We see the main character's rollercoaster ride up into the heady heights, and his ultimate inner struggle with morals and sensibilities. An outstanding film, containing all the right ingredients for a fascinating insight.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as it should have been, 9 Jun 2007
By A. C. Williams (Caerdydd, Cymru) - See all my reviews
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I'm a huge fan of the mythos of the origial Studio 54, but unfortunately Miramax wouldn't let Mark Christopher have the final say. Ryan Phillipe's suprisingly good performance is cut, to highlight his torso and pout - and Mike Myers isn't given HALF enough time to show off his amazing take on Steve Rubell. Neve Cambell is as dull as usual, but gladly her on screen time is very limited.
Overall, quite a depressing film - but only in the same way that Saturday Night Fever isn't a disco at all - it's a harsh telling of a 70s story.
I was pleasantly surprised by this film, but it would have been SO much better if Miramax had let Christopher do what he intended, and kept all the cuts. What we need is a director's cut - that would get 5 stars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great movie
Loved this movie when i first saw it on Sky, only remembered it a few weeks ago and had to re live the 54 dream!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting flick about the legendary nightclub
Studio 54, the New York nightclub that had its heyday in the late 70's and early 80's, now has a cult status. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the mest soundtracks ever
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