Xanadu (1980) - roller skate scene

[@rebeccakaas5480]

This is my favorite scene in the movie. Who knew Gene Kelly could skate?

[@FreakieFan]

what cant the man do?

[@ericjanssen394]

Anyone who saw "An American in Paris" or "It's Always Fair Weather". :)

[@GinaBlythe]

Rebecca Kaas He already proved he could tap and skate in a movie. When I have time (break over) I will reply again with that movie's title.

[@writerintherye]

anyone who saw his fucken amazing work, no offence

[@kjaersdalen]

A Horrible ending to his career

[@budcortappreciation6785]

This was my movie as a kid. I thought I was the only one who liked it too. This skate scene still gives me chills after all these years. This movie is fun, romantic and has heart. :)

[@janicec.richardson118]

I thought I was the only one!!

[@coffee4dayz19k4]

The fusion of 40’s class, big band orchestra and elegance with 80’s new wave electro pop is fucking brilliant 👌🏻 this was my absolute favourite movie as a kid and I so wanted to be Kira!

[@tur74d56]

I could never understand why this film was a flop , amazing music and Gene Kelly to top it of and still the public didn't like it, a real shame as years later you watch the film with lovely fond memories

[@CodeBleu724]

The story was weak, but could have been better. What it lacked in dialogue, it made up for in visual effects and a killer soundtrack. Olivia, ELO &The Tubes!

[@DancingWheels]

Rollerskating has a 20 year cycle. It was big in the 30's, 50's, 70's, etc... The movie was made during a low point in skating interest.

[@danopticon]

@Darren T - I’m struggling to remember _precisely_ why it failed… what I mostly recall is that it followed a cluster of song-and-dance movie musicals of the late ‘70s also set in semi-contemporary milieus, most notably _Grease,_ which Olivia Newton-John also starred in. So in the context of that moment, _Xanadu_ suffered by direct comparison to those better films. I remember word-of-mouth portrayed it as a quick, cheap, knock-off written in a fortnight to capitalize on Ms. Newton-John’s moment in the spotlight, and that it was also perceived as having been shot quickly to cash in on the fleeting trend of roller disco. Some people may like the soundtrack, but upon release that was hardly the popular sentiment, and without a soundtrack or choreography as spectacular as _Grease_ had, _Xanadu_ only highlighted Ms. Newton-John’s limitations as an actor and the cheapness of every other aspect of production. But even if the film had gotten everything technical right, it had the further misfortune of arriving just as the audience had grown weary of every trend it cashed in on. It was basically a not-good film to begin with, which further had everything else working against it. But yes, I quite love the movie, and it makes me nostalgic too! The ‘70s were a blast, and we all thought we’d thrown off the shackles of old-fashioned thinking and were in the midst of reinventing the world… taking from tradition what worked, but throwing out the rest, and making the world better for all the people who’d been left behind. Little did we know that, in 1980, a terrible backlash against modernity would be manufactured from astroturf by people like a young Charles Koch and all his billionaire cronies, an artificial backlash created with ill-gotten lucre that would make the ‘70s seem like the future culturally, while 2016-2020 would wind up resembling some superstition-riddled medieval past… 😕

[@Piwork69]

It’s simply not a good movie, no plot, uneven, no real character development. This scene, while interesting to look at, builds up to who knows what? The movie Grease, for example, had a simple story, discernible characters you cared about, humor, great, memorable musical scenes, that did not deviate in quality throughout the movie.

[@TomTimeTraveler]

Wonderful sequence. Not often you see a well - choreographed ensemble of roller skaters along with the legend, Gene Kelly. Different, off beat and a pleasure to watch.

[@tuttt99]

Gene Kelly skating at 68, like he did in "It's Always Fair Weather" 25 year's prior. Great job!

[@bxpress6507]

This movie really motivated me to skate when it came out back this..the rollar skating craze back then was on fire! Sadly the closures of rollar rinks signaled a quick ending😯 this movie freezes that special moment in time forever! I miss it very much

[@toby9999]

I remember those times fondly. Roller skating was huge. That said, I still skate at local rinks and I'm 62 LOL

[@genericnamehere7602]

@@toby9999 We still have a couple nearby. Roller Towne in Visalia and United Skates in Clovis North of the Airport. Roller Towne has been around long enough that my dad, now 65, worked there as a teenager.

[@THECLARENCES]

This is how you are greeted when you arrive in Heaven!!! xoxo The Clarences

[@Piwork69]

I hope not!

[@THECLARENCES]

@@Piwork69 Hahaha!!! xoxo The Clarences

[@Johnny2Bags47]

😂

[@THECLARENCES]

@@Johnny2Bags47 XOXO The Clarences

[@flowerdaffodil8692]

😂

[@FreakieFan]

It's incredible what legend Gene Kelly could pull off in this film. While he was in his 70's

[@ricarleite]

He was 68

[@districtline]

I was 20 when this movie came out and, won't lie, only went because the trailer showed Gene Kelly skatin' (and we were all doing that back then). Great bloke!

[@dennistedder3384]

Gene Kelly was really having a good time.

[@chemicalmike646]

It makes good sense that Gene Kelly was part of the movie. Music and dance go hand in hand, and its only right he was there symbolicly to pass the torch.

[@DaveMoore]

I can just imagine in 1980 andrew Lloyd Webber watching this and getting the idea for Starlight Express 4 years later

[@nancyking]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@melaniespringer1086]

Jeff Lynn wrote the 80s music including Xanadu the main song which ELO play in concert today.

[@gerdsfargen6687]

@@melaniespringer1086 I wouldve loved to have seen this so much!

[@inkadinkadoodle]

Gene Kelly was just the BEST on those damn skates! :))

[@darkangel_1978]

Nearly all of my life, I've been in love with Gene Kelly, and that will never go away. Looking forward to when my daughter is old enough to watch this movie. In the meantime, I just have to get my husband to watch it.

[@leandrodarko3721]

One of the greatest scenes EVER MADE.

[@leandrodarko3721]

@@JuanRivera-gc7fq exactly!!! It is PERFECTION pure and simple!!!!

[@gigisabat3293]

This is great looks like a lot of fun

[@geo386]

I saw this in theaters and loved it. The critics however were not so kind. It has hit the 35th anniversary mark. Say what you will, it entertained me. You just don't see musicals anymore. A pity.

[@samiicat4073]

This movie is why I learned to skate 💖😽🙏

[@modfus]

So kitsch ......but strangely cool too. I love the late '70s disco costumes and the diverse and attractive cast. I know it's a film that people love to hate but it has actually become an unlikely time capsule of a culturally interesting time.

[@bcrvro1893]

Guau! Gracias por dejarnos volver a ver este pedazo de pelicula y a Gene Kelly en patines🎉🎉🎉

[@jaytotheell]

i used to go to arenas like this with alot of people all having a fantastic time.

[@heathergittens3223]

My favorite & most memorable scene in the whole movie. I love the steelpan and the bass, and yes, some Gene Kelly in the mix.

[@adrianacornejo7679]

Una estrella del Cine de Oro arribando en patines(rollers) junto a los jóvenes del 80.Xanadu una magnífica integración de generaciones.Hoy valorada más no en aquel tiempo en que no lo fue salvó por quienes amamos el arte brindado por Olivia,Gene y todos esos bailarines.

[@TinaLouise73]

the 80s roller skating dancing singing I WAS in my element bck then! nowadays I'm not able to do hardly anything like i use to be able to do and it deoresess me as I was a VERY active kid up until 6 odd years ago wen osteo kicked in to name but a few 😐

[@sasizaza]

I love Gene Kelly 😍

[@annetteb8199]

I loved this movie as a teenager wow what a great soundtrack to look back on now in 2022

[@aarongarcia1101]

Wow! 1980! So I remember my uncle growing a huge bunch of pot, selling it (probably some other stuff too) and buying a new Camaro and an AK47 from Allred's Firearms, he also moved to Hawaii where he still lives today!

[@imanalien6461]

I remember this movie! I remember it really sucked.

[@tonks78]

Woah! Gene Kelly really roller skated? Amazing!!

[@bobbennett2602]

Gene Kelly looked like he was having fun

[@rayleenstirling3664]

I still love 💖💖 this movie

[@bruschmidt9943]

The only issue was the cameras didn't capture Gene's fancy & velvety precision footwork. For some reason, they kept focusing mostly on his upper body while skating. Didn't they understand who this absolute Legend was? 😕

[@JoanBette]

These folks are roller skating for their LIVES!!!

[@Mark-b5q5u]

Are you kiddin me this was great

[@VegasX900]

RIP Olivia Newton John.

[@BenjaminBowling777]

This was the future

[@sbwification2]

It's amazing what you can do with 20 million dollars and three suitcases filled with high-grade cocaine.

[@andrewmillies7336]

Totally agreed

[@cami42874]

I loved this movie

[@janicec.richardson118]

Gene Kelly on skates!!! ❤❤❤

[@munecovic508]

26 de Septiembre Felíz Cumpleaños 🎂 Querida "OLIVIA" 💖Amor De Mi Vida.

[@drzhivago9790]

Muñeco Vic

[@jayjohnson1648]

If I was an extra I would love to skate that's my jam❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ericjanssen394]

In 1980, Steadicam was new and cool...It still is. :) It's not often you can say a movie scene is "Definitely a product of its time" and mean it as a GOOD thing--You wouldn't say a classic musical was "too 40's", so why should Xanadu be "Too 80's"?

[@rayramos2240]

SHABA DO WAS THERE . AND POPPING TACO. NOW I NOTICE WOW

[@RandyBaumery-s4i]

I knew a woman who had a popping taco

[@rayramos2240]

1980s WAS THE SHIZNEE THE BEST YEARS OFF MY LIFE .I TURN 18 IN 1980 .. I WENT WILD , STILL ALIVE HERE....😹😹😹😹😹😹

[@specialse]

So good to look back on now the worlds gone mental .....

[@alexfernandohuenten1374]

Idole

[@cgluck]

Gene Kelly was true superstar. I'm actually surprised he did this movie But ONJ just did this after grease. And she was such a fantasy of so many young men. And a lot of the music here was from ELO. The movie sucked, but the music and the dancing. They were just so great. I love watching stuff like this. Giggle, I'm so back in high school.

[@BenjaminBowling777]

1980 (Post Disco/ Pre Mtv)

[@JoeG5740]

The cheesiest movie I`ve ever tried to watch and I love roller disco. The musical collaborations were phenomenal though.

[@toby9999]

Cheesy but great.

[@sevenantony7376]

A brave new world feel to this movie

[@animefan25]

Fun fact: One of the breakdancers is Ozone from the Breakin' movies.

[@edithpalaciodanza-pilates8350]

She ❤ ángel

[@adamhall5024]

So bad!!! Douche chills! Reminds me of a bad spaghetti western😂

[@SJPDurham]

Drum Dreams by ELO. Fabulous track.

[@robertthomas5736]

Xanadu On Roller Skates, With Lady Olivia Newton-John and Mister Gene Kelly, and a Cast of Thousands

[@TheSolitary1]

i like this part

[@hurricanequim4608]

추억의 장면들…^^😊

[@small_ed]

The acting and props remind me of The Apple.

[@andrearhodes4147]

What's the name of the song playing in this scene??

[@robeta2805]

Que saudades da época do patins.

[@tammyleederwhitaker7697]

Go Jam Skaters!🎵🌌⏳Ft. Jackson 🇺🇸

[@projectzoogunner8474]

This is how me and my Posse roll when we're going to rumble

[@VJFranzK]

0:50 Early Techno music?

[@CrazyPangolinLady]

I bought rollers skates cause of this movie. It’s WAY harder than roller blading

[@sbrecke1507]

Give me my 80's !

[@stephaniesoutherland6493]

Gene Kelly was great, but what about Olivia! She nailed it when she came out!

[@davidsmith2843]

Nobody and I mean nobody can tell me that isn’t Michael Cain with the glasses in this scene 😂😂😂

[@dixienormiss8192]

💐🕊🦋

[@mfafilm]

Anyone know the name of the guy with the black fro, italian looking who leads many of the skate marches?

[@sidneyfrederickson3941]

Matt Latanzi, who ONJ met while filming and later married?

[@JavierAponteParsi]

The part where Olivia sings the title song of the movie.

[@wangelectronics2926]

That part was available on several places on internet when this was uploaded. This part wasn't available at all.

[@alexrodriguez9441]

They have teeth like knives, and their eyes glisten with terror at the violence they know that they are capable of. Like some kind of sparkly, neon-lit Nuremberg rally. I am reminded, when I watch this film, of Schopenhauer: “Therefore with the same necessity with which the stone falls to the earth, the hungry wolf buries its fangs in the flesh of its prey, without the possibility of the knowledge that it is itself the destroyed as well as the destroyer.” This is what Xanadu means to me.

[@ANFeuerstahl]

What an intriguing impression...

[@Doorhenge]

Oh I understa- huh?

[@beingsshepherd]

1:24 Another Michael Jackson influence?

[@NESherv]

How many quaaludes do you think they were on when they filmed this?

[@DaveDaShrubber]

This ends with everyone chanting "O!" yet an X appears on the screen. Go figure.

[@EDH-kp6xi]

wish you could post the film ?

[@wangelectronics2926]

There is a link beneath you could, but they charge a small sum of money for it.

[@JavierAponteParsi]

You cut the best part!

[@wangelectronics2926]

Which is?

[@youtoo2233]

This movie gets dogged on a lot over the years but I've always liked it, if you were fans of ELO or Olivia Newton-John or Gene Kelly or all three of them then you definitely liked this movie

[@toby9999]

The story line was weak but I loved ELO and Olivia Newton-John and roller-skating, so I'm a fan.

[@youtoo2233]

@@toby9999 yeah it's a fantasy musical movie about mythology and Greek gods and all that stuff, people just take it all too serious and think every movie has to be so literal

[@charlottebowes7666]

This is what happens when cultures share…💋😎

[@DeboraBellefoglie]

Gene Kelly eterno!

[@DiamondMazeOfMadness]

What music track is this, anyone?

[@KenoshiAkai]

"Drum Dreams"

[@heathergittens3223]

@@KenoshiAkai Love it!

[@beezlbubba]

A movie written by people fueled by cocaine. A flop, and only the most hardcore fans can sit through it. My daughter did twice! We took her to see Olivia live at the casino in Immokalee back in 2017. So glad we did. When Olivia broke out into Xanadu, our daughter did her dance moves. So cute. I think Olivia never looked better than she did in this movie. There isn't a hetro man alive who wasn't in love with her. I was so sure she was going to beat the cancer by altering her body's pH. Sad that anyone die from cancer these days, especially with the knowledge of proven cures that have come to light..

[@coppingtonfarnham7731]

I'd like a DVD of this movie....with all the boring stuff between the musical numbers edited....out!

[@renatovicenziofrancesconis4476]

¿Goldmember?...🤔🤔🤔😂😂😂🎥📽🎬🎞📺🇨🇱

[@arhuxtable]

If ONJ were asked if OJ was innocent or guilty of ex-wife Nicole Brown's and Ron Goldman's murders,her answer would likely be "guilty". LOL

[@youtoo2233]

Several those girls look really hot in that pinkish purple silk

[@creativecatproductions]

If AI made a movie

[@xanadurocketship]

Aw dang, it cut off before the best part!

[@ninjamaggan]

...that part is everywhere else on the internet, this part is not.

[@romanaii]

Shame about cinematography only decent scene Gene Kelly directed

[@danwilliams1920]

Hey, boss, we got a new movie for yas to approve. What ya think? Hmm, seems young, fresh and hip. All it needs now is some over-the-hill has-beens. Is Gene Kelly still on the payroll? Yeah, that's the ticket.

[@drinkinslim]

So that's where Michael Jackson got his moves from. That and "Ho!".

[@randyk8735]

Then wollr0

[@peck404]

Coke is it😋😋🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@person-1184]

Gene Kelly completes this scene, makes it complete nonsense.

[@KatherineTheGreat501]

This ain't got nothing on Roll Bounce.

[@Kamandi1971]

dont know why people shit on this film?

[@TheCrippledWerewolf]

Wow! What a hot mess!

[@Piwork69]

Wow that was meaningless

[@arhuxtable]

I bet O.J. Simpson had a crush once on beautiful blonde Olivia Newton John. One can imagine if the two were real-life husband and wife. Football great OJ would have "made beautiful music" with ONJ and possibly pursued a singing career. To this day,Simpson never recorded any music

[@watershed44]

@Andy Roman .....ONJ would have become Nicole Brown...!

[@arhuxtable]

@@watershed44 Yes and no. That's does not mean she'd end up slashed to death. lol One other man I visualize Olivia being married to is her GREASE and TWO OF A KIND co-star John Travolta. The two did record a Christmas album together that came out in 2012. As for Travolta,11 months after the death of his wife Kelly Preston,he's still mourning the eternal absence of her. They would have been married 30 years this year.

[@watershed44]

@@arhuxtable Knowing and remember the two during live interviews back during the late 70s and early 80s when I was a kid I really didn't see Olivia and John together in real life, very different personalities, of course I was kid just into his teens but those were my observations. I had a serious crush on Olivia such a natural beauty inside and out.

[@ronleight9341]

Olivia and Gene Kelly tried, and the music by ELO was great but it couldn't overcome a horrible screenplay and a very uncharismatic leading man.