Grease 2

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Grease 2

PG

Released Jun 11, 1982

1h 55m

Musical

Comedy

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Stephanie Zinone (Michelle Pfeiffer) is the leader of Rydell High School's Pink Ladies, a gang of girls who are counterparts of the school's group of greasers called the T-Birds. Stephanie is tired of her relationship with top T-Bird Johnny Nogerelli (Adrian Zmed), so she breaks up with him and quickly catches the eye of English exchange student Michael Carrington (Maxwell Caulfield). Hoping to win her over, Michael tries to overcome his nerdy ways while holding off the jealous Johnny.

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Critics Consensus

Grease 2 is undeniably stocked with solid songs and well-choreographed dance sequences, but there's no getting around the fact that it's a blatant retread of its far more entertaining predecessor.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

There is a gender-flipped gonzo goofiness to the film that was wildly ahead of its time in ’82 and, sadly, likely remains so today.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 21, 2022

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David Denby

New York Magazine/Vulture

What I want from this material is a stylized rock musical, and what I keep getting are stale Broadway routines.

Sep 10, 2020

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Gwen Ihnat

AV Club

Unlike Grease's "cool" Rizzo (Stockard Channing), Stephanie doesn't have to be mean to anyone who doesn't fit into her Pink Lady standard. She's just cool, period.

Feb 27, 2019

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

Grease 2 is a near-unmitigated failure: commercially, creatively, basically entirely.

Rated: 3/10

Jul 19, 2022

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Peter Canavese

Celluloid Dreams

A kind of watered down version of a John Waters movie with unmemorable songs (but Tab Hunter's 'Reproduction' is a stand-out).

Rated: 2/4

Jun 28, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Grease 2 has somehow managed to pick up a decent amount of devotees over the decades, which makes me believe there must be hope for the likes of Battlefield Earth and The Hottie & the Nottie.

Rated: 1/4

Jun 12, 2022

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brigitte w

The music is awesome and the costumes are bananas good. Two of the most gorgeous humans on the planet and lots of laughs. This movie is so underrated.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/21/22

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SkyRo P

"Grease 2" often faces harsh criticism, with many labeling it a cinematic misstep. However, I believe Michelle Pfeiffer delivers an outstanding performance that deserves far more recognition than it typically receives. This film is surprisingly enjoyable, although it inevitably pales in comparison to the iconic first installment, which can overshadow its merits. In my view, Michelle Pfeiffer brings a unique energy to the film. She embodies the spirit of the Pink Ladies with her daring antics, presenting a fresh contrast to the T-Birds from the original. Her singing voice is exceptional, and she truly captures the essence of her character, leaving me puzzled as to why both she and the film itself aren't more celebrated in the film industry. I encourage others to give it a chance. While the original "Grease" is undeniably entertaining and certainly deserving of five stars, "Grease 2" may not reach that level but still warrants appreciation. It has its own charm and should not be overlooked; I genuinely enjoy many aspects of this film. While I wouldn't rate it five stars, I firmly believe it deserves acknowledgment for its contributions to the cinematic landscape.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/20/25

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Staci S

You either love it or completely scrap it. I saw it in the theater when I was thirteen and I loved it. You can’t compare it to its predecessor because it’s just different, but there’s a huge amount of us 80s people who know every single word to every song and we quote lines. Such a fun movie!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/05/25

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Jason M

Grease 2 is a slept on gem. A great love story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/29/24

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Julian S

Maybe it’s because the original has been sung into oblivion, but GREASE 2 strikes me as the superior film—with a no-nonsense female lead, catchier tunes, and a singing cast that brings just a bit more swagger.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/08/24

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Daniel H

Grease 2 in my opinion is greatly underrated I don't see how it didn't do well because it is a really good movie almost better than the first one so how it's not like rated almost the same as the first one is beyond me it's a great movie

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/01/24

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Patricia Birch

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Michelle Pfeiffer

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Synopsis

Stephanie Zinone (Michelle Pfeiffer) is the leader of Rydell High School's Pink Ladies, a gang of girls who are counterparts of the school's group of greasers called the T-Birds. Stephanie is tired of her relationship with top T-Bird Johnny Nogerelli (Adrian Zmed), so she breaks up with him and quickly catches the eye of English exchange student Michael Carrington (Maxwell Caulfield). Hoping to win her over, Michael tries to overcome his nerdy ways while holding off the jealous Johnny.

Director: Patricia Birch
Producer: Robert Stigwood, Allan Carr
Screenwriter: Ken Finkleman
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount
Rating: PG
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 11, 1982, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2011
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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