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| Studio 54 [1999] | ![Studio 54 [1999]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41AX8VCR58L._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Mark Christopher
Actors: Ryan Phillippe, Salma Hayek, Sela Ward, Breckin Meyer, Sherry Stringfield
Studio: Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainm
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (7 reviews)
Sales Rank: 7503
Format: Pal
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Media: DVD
Running Time: 89 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 786936093612
EAN: 0786936093612
ASIN: B000069JE2
Release Date: August 1, 2005
Theatrical Release Date: August 28, 1998
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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Amazon.co.uk Review
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 creme de la creme--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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 Interesting flick about the legendary nightclub November 19, 2008
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.
Not as good as it should have been June 9, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.
 One of the mest soundtracks ever January 27, 2007
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. It has the best of disco , and don't be surprised to find songs from the seventies because that is when it started. For you that you are into that 80 stuff, don't bother... Otherwise you will definitely enjoy the movie!
 54 June 25, 2006
Ryan Phillipe, Salma Hayek, Neve Campbell and Mike Myers star in director Mark Christopher's bold but frivolous chronicle of the infamous 1970s nightclub Studio 54 and it's a letdown from the get-go. The cast look uncomfortable in their roles (especially Phillipe and Hayek) whilst Myers isn't half-bad as homosexual emcee Steve Rubell, the soundtrack's dated even for the 70s and the overall atmosphere is cramped with uneasiness and bad fashion sense.
Quick Reviews!! September 12, 2005
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
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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