12 Great Soundtracks In Otherwise Terrible Movies

Undeniably, Grease has become one of the most recognisable movies in Hollywood history. It’s an uplifting film which evokes the feeling of nostalgia for highlighting the carefree joy of being a teen. The style and setting embraces the best of the 1950s era and is a pure escapism.

Moreover, the soundtrack alone has solidified its place in pop culture. Many of the songs have been frequently referenced, parodied and recreated in other media platforms ever since the film’s 1978 release.

And it’s not hard to see why. Each musical number is an earworm with an infectious melody to it. In particular, “You’re the One That I Want” stormed the charts and stayed at No.1 in the UK for nine weeks thanks to its memorable lyrics. There’s no debate about it, the tunes are what made Grease so beloved.

The film is a lot of fun and certainly a guilty pleasure for many (myself included). But the whole story is horrendously outdated and will only get worse with time.

The end moral implies that in order to make a relationship work, you have to change yourself completely. All the characters are nasty – the Pink Ladies insult Sandy for being a sensible girl, whilst the T-Birds don’t accept Danny unless he’s being a misogynistic rebel.

Not one single person learns a lesson. Plus, the adults actors portraying teenagers become less and less convincing the more you watch it.

It is true Grease isn’t to be taken seriously, but if you engage with it critically for just a second, you’ll quickly realise it’s a very questionable film in this modern day and age.