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Hot Hollywood stars Mike Myers (Austin Powers, Wayne’s World), Neve Campbell (Wild Things, Scream trilogy) and Salma Hayek (Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn) give must-see performances in this provocative look behind the bright lights of the hottest nightclub ever. When Steve Rubell (Myers), the mastermind behind New York’s infamous Studio 54 disco, plucks young Shane O’Shea (Ryan Phillippe – I Know What You Did Last Summer) from the sea of faces clamouring to get inside his club, Shane not only gets his foot in the door...but lands a coveted job behind the bar. By following Shane’s rapid rise from naive busboy to the notorious nightspot’s sexy main attraction, you’re allowed an unforgettable look at the spectacular rise and fall of Steve Rubell’s decadent empire. An entertaining hit that pulses with the best dance music of the era, Studio 54 is not just your ticket inside this legendary place...it places you at the very epicentre of the greatest party on earth!
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A fictionalised account of the rise and fall of the infamous 1970s New York nightclub, Studio 54. Controversial owner Steve Rubell (Mike Myers) recognises star potential in young Shane O'Shea (Ryan Philippe) and gives him a job behind the bar. Shane's good looks and charm ensure the dancefloor remains full, but Rubell's empire is threatened by the decadence and corruption that runs through it.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By DJ Control
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
For fans of this movie looking for the long sought after "original director's cut" of 54,sadly it's not on this Blu-ray release.
What IS presented here is the heavily edited theatrical version and an extended cut(which basically has longer musical sequences).Whilst the picture quality is good,the sound is a little on the soft side but once you turn it up you'll feel like you're in the legendary club 54.This film has one of the best soundtracks of vintage late 70's early 80's dance music you're ever likely to hear.
Why only three stars? There are no bonus features.Not even the video for Stars on 54's mega hit "If You Could Read My Mind".
Maybe one day the original director's version will see the light of my bluray laser.Sadly it's not on this reissue.I wait in anticipation.
note to Mirimax/Studio Canal :- Please release the original cut of the film.It needs to be seen as the director intended.You'll make your money back as it really has gained cult status.
What IS presented here is the heavily edited theatrical version and an extended cut(which basically has longer musical sequences).Whilst the picture quality is good,the sound is a little on the soft side but once you turn it up you'll feel like you're in the legendary club 54.This film has one of the best soundtracks of vintage late 70's early 80's dance music you're ever likely to hear.
Why only three stars? There are no bonus features.Not even the video for Stars on 54's mega hit "If You Could Read My Mind".
Maybe one day the original director's version will see the light of my bluray laser.Sadly it's not on this reissue.I wait in anticipation.
note to Mirimax/Studio Canal :- Please release the original cut of the film.It needs to be seen as the director intended.You'll make your money back as it really has gained cult status.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Kay Rose
Format: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.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Studio 54 was an amazing interaction of exhibitionism, disco and showmanship. The film views it from the level of the busboy and hat-check girl as the usual young hopefuls rub up (in more ways than one) with fame. At times it has a Boogie Nights feel to it, not as sad certainly, but the same feeling of a strange family created out of hope and disillusion. Given the whole concept of disco is fairly vacuous in terms of defining lives the film does an admirable job; and lucky old Mike Myers to play Steve Rubell, an excellent role despite him looking like André Previn's naughty twin brother.
By J
Format:Blu-ray
... because Ryan Phillipe as a Studio 54 bus-boy is, like, TOTALLY HOT; and just becoz it's a film about Studio 54 starring Ryan Phillipe!
ps he's pretty good as always!
ps he's pretty good as always!
By NL Martin
Format:DVD
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!
By LXIX
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
Studio 54, the New York nightclub that had its heyday in the late 70's and early 80's, now has a cult status. Even the mighty MGM Grand's nightclub in Las Vegas, for example, is named after the famous disco shack and is themed around it. So, if you're interested in late 70's disco anthems, how club culture developed or just an interesting 90-odd minutes of drama involving sex, drugs and music then this film will be for you.
The plot is about a fresh-faced teenager (Shane) who is picked out of the crowd trying to enter Studio 54. He rises through the ranks to bartender (a prestigious role - apparently) and the story follows his human-interest relationships (family, friends, lovers, work colleagues, bosses etc) against the backdrop of the club's rise and subsequent fall due to tax evasion.
This is not a brilliant film, but it does have an interesting cast (including a number of cameo roles) as well as a decent soundtrack - if disco music is your scene of course.
Overall, it's watchable, but it's a bit like watching Saturday Night Fever's little brother.
The plot is about a fresh-faced teenager (Shane) who is picked out of the crowd trying to enter Studio 54. He rises through the ranks to bartender (a prestigious role - apparently) and the story follows his human-interest relationships (family, friends, lovers, work colleagues, bosses etc) against the backdrop of the club's rise and subsequent fall due to tax evasion.
This is not a brilliant film, but it does have an interesting cast (including a number of cameo roles) as well as a decent soundtrack - if disco music is your scene of course.
Overall, it's watchable, but it's a bit like watching Saturday Night Fever's little brother.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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.
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.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This glitz `n' glamour black comedy drama charting the life of the most popular nightclub in the world takes place in the late 70's where only the pretty in pink were allowed in and the prettier in pink get picked to work there... Ryan Phillippe plays a hunky teenager who's first night at the club ends up in him becoming a bartender, its there he is introduced to a world of sex, drugs and all-night every-night parties, an unrecognisable Mike Myers is great as the nightclubs enthusiastic gay owner while the visuals of the movie are simply dazzling, so visual you will feel like you are on drugs yourself yet underneath all the glitz lies a pretty empty film underneath.
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The movie is not a documentary but a character driven film, which quite good. It captures the sentiment and aura of the place and era. The soundtrack is simply unbelievable. Read more
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