Newton-John’s limited film career is regretted, with speculation that a later romantic-comedy industry could have better used her.
Grease 2 is rejected despite its later defenders and its introduction of Pfeiffer.
A reportedly proposed 2002 Grease 3 with returning characters is described with relief that it did not happen.
Rizzo is criticized as cold, unkind, and insufficiently likable, while a defense values her queen-bee role and vulnerable solo and blames the followers more.
Looking under girls’ skirts is criticized as a dated gag.
The film’s lack of diversity is noted.
The Sandra Dee, Frankie Avalon, Sha Na Na, Bandstand, and Troy Donahue references are becoming obscure, although they remain part of the charm.
Carr’s later films and the notorious Oscars production are contrasted with the success of Grease.
Jan’s personality being reduced to eating a lot is criticized as shallow.
The slow-looking car race is criticized beside modern F1 and Fast & Furious images.
Danny driving up the riverbank is questioned because it should slow him down.
The sports scenes are also criticized as poorly staged.
