Staying Alive (1983)

 Underrated Film Classic

I recall seeing this movie as a teen and very much enjoyed it then - and after recently re-watching the film I realized just how much I missed watching this movie! Staying Alive is an extremely underrated film and a very good follow up to Saturday Night Fever. The first film left us wondering whatever happened to Tony Manero, did he fail at his dreams and end up at a 9 to 5 that he despised or was Tony able to make his dreams come true? This second film, Staying Alive, tells that story.

Oddly enough, it is the music of the first film that most of us enjoyed - even if we do not listen to Disco at all! Seems most people did not like the music of this second film yet it has *some* good music in it too - including The Bee Gees! The best music in Staying Alive is reserved for the end of the film and rightfully so - once you see this movie you will know why. What's worse, the film is not about the music which is what most people seem to think for some strange reason. This film is about Tony Manero: his relationships, and (the main focus) his career in dancing!

Yes this is a good movie despite what others may say!

10/10

IMDb: Staying Alive (1983)