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MPAA Rating: PG Content Advisory: Adult Situations, Questionable for Children, Adult Language Movie Release: 1983 DVD Release: 10/08/2002 Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV - Closed Captioned Edition: Special Collection Audio Tracks: English Subtitles: English, Spanish SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Number of Discs: 1 Run Time: 1 hrs 36 mins Studio: Paramount Members Wishing: 9 Genres: Drama, Musical Drama, Showbiz Drama, Dance Film See Also: Staying Alive [Circuit City Exclusive] [Checkpoint], Staying Alive [I Love the 80's Edition] [DVD/CD]

Director Sylvester Stallone proves you really can't go home again in Staying Alive, the absurd sequel to Saturday Night Fever. The story finds Tony Manero (Travolta) six years later working as a waiter in a nightclub while he tries to realize his dreams of dancing on Broadway (what tough street kid from Brooklyn doesn't?) He eventually makes the cut as an extra for "Satan's Alley" (billed as "a musical trip through Hell") and immediately sets his sights on the show's snooty prima-donna star (Finola Hughes, decidedly unsuited for such dancing as her role requires). Meanwhile, the nice girl he's been seeing (Cynthia Rhodes) stands by her man, waiting patiently for him to come around. When the male lead can't cut it, Tony is offered the part, and tensions rise. The action culminates in the show itself and Tony's ultimate realization that he needs to please only himself. Indeed, the horrific dancing combined with Frank Stallone's inane musical score makes one wonder just how accurate the show's billing of "a musical trip through Hell" actually is. As long as one disassociates this film from its predecessor, Staying Alive is highly enjoyable for its schlock value; it may well be an inadvertent camp classic for Travolta's sweaty thongs alone. As for Stallone's direction and screenwriting abilities, he proves he is better off to remain an underdog prize-fighter/ commie-killer/mercenary cop/ double-fisted union leader/etc... ~ Jeremy Beday, All Movie Guide

John Travolta - Tony Manero
Cynthia Rhodes - Jackie
Finola Hughes - Laura
Steve Inwood - Jesse
Julie Bovasso - Mrs. Manero

John Travolta returns as the dancing Tony Manero in the sequel to Saturday Night Fever, Staying Alive. The film is presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen and appears to be in very good shape, save for a few imperfections along the way. While the color patterns and black levels are all solid and well saturated, there are a few instances where grain and edge enhancement is visible. Otherwise, this is a decent looking print that should please fans looking for more thrilling Bee-Gees action. The soundtrack has been remastered into a new Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround mix that doesn't sound much different than the Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround soundtrack that's also available on this disc. Though there are a few instances where the soundtrack kicks in a bit more than usual, the bulk of this 5.1 track is located in mainly the front and center speakers. All aspects of the soundtrack are free and clear of any excessive hiss or distortion. On par with most Paramount catalog DVD releases these days, Staying Alive doesn't sport a single extra feature. ~ Patrick Naugle, All Movie Guide