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The Party Starts Again At Studio 54
"54" stars Ryan Phillippe, Selma Hayak, Neve Campbell, and Mike Myers. The movie describes the high doses of everything in Studio 54. Though much information from real-life was eliminated, especially the second club owner, it still has many enjoyable scenes. Had they included those extra details, "54" likely would have been given a five stars. The high extremes of glitz, glamour, flamboyance, sex, music, and drugs are desplicted brilliantly. The stage set-up of Studio 54 gives the movie further joy, especially in the lights, the glitter, and the elaborate construction. Such scenery shines light to disco music. Mike Myers role as the club owner, Steve Rubell, is his best in his career. Sadly, he was highly underrated. The other actors are average, though most have performed better. "54" is a great movie for those looking to revisit the 1970's and/or the disco era. Many will be entertained. Those looking for a further disco experience should also watch "Saturday Night Fever".

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Disco isn't dire
Following up 'Boogie Nights' and edited for theatre release perhaps '54' was doomed from the beginning. It was always going to be hard enough garnering teenage interest in a movie about the 70's disco scene even if it did have some of the hottest young talent out there. However, despite bad reviews this is actually a good movie.

The plot follows Jersey kid Shane (Phillipe) desperate to make it big and ending up as a topless waiter in Studio 54, the hottest nightclub in New York. There he hooks up with Meyer and Hayek and begins his road to corruption along drugs and meaningless sex in an effort to make something of his life. Basically that seems to be the main message of the film, collecting together a group of seemingly perfect beautiful people that aren't happy with their lives and seek direction. Phillipe's wants fame, Hayek wants a singing career, Meyer wants a promotion and more money whilst club owner Steve Rubell (Myers) is the most self-deprecating figure in the movie.

Myers gives the performance of his career as the ultimately pathetic Steve Rubell, and the cast of hot young hopefuls surrounding him almost echo their characters in a way, each on the brink of the big time. Looking at this it's a shame Phillip can't pick better material than 'Antitrust' because he does manage to uphold his role whilst real life friend Meyer and sultry Hayek are both equally good. Also watch out for a performance from Sherry Stringfield (aka Susan from 'ER'). The only problem is that one of the big-listed stars, Neve Campbell, has all of three scenes in the movie but still manages to sparkle.

This is be no ways a bad film, but it's also no classic. Still it's rare that a cast of teenage hopefuls can uphold such an ultimately bleak movie. And Myers should have received some kind of accolade for his work here.

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THROW THE BEST PARTY-AND MAKE IT LAST FOREVER
Welcome to Studio 54-where the glitter glows-the disco lights shine-and the music shimmers!

You seem like a cool person-come into Studio 54!

Welcome to my party handsome!

Studio 54 is about the infamous disco nightclub-where a New Jersey guy goes to NYC to get into Studio 54 and not only gets inside this legendary palace-but gets a job behind the bar!

And Mike Meyers did a powerful job as the Steve Rubell-Meyers should of got an oscar for this-or at least an Academy Award!

So watch Studio 54-we may not be able to get into the real Studio 54-but this movie is your ticket to get past the velvet ropes and have one shimmering party!

A man named Steve Rubell had a dream-to throw the best damn party the world had ever seen-and make it last forever!

Well,Steve Rubell-you did just that!

In memory of a great party thrower-Steve Rubell!

And of course Studio 54!

In our hearts and minds-Studio 54-and Steve Rubell will always party on!