Everyone loves classic movies, especially Grease.
Usually I'm skeptical and pretty unhappy when a remake of a classic movie is announced. For example: The Sound of Music. Let's not even pause to reminisce that disaster. But to my surprise, I was really excited about the remake of Grease! Maybe it was the stellar cast or the vibrant set designs in every commercial, but I couldn't wait to see this production.
Here are some of the thoughts I had while watching it. If you haven't seen it, it's available online for free. Follow along with my article, and see if you have the same reactions I did.
1. Jessie J's version of Grease... flawless.
This backstage/outdoor tour is so neat. It makes it less of a remake and more of a regular performance of a classic.
2. OMG THE T-BIRDS. Cue heart eyes.
3. Aaron Tveit, you do not look like a bad boy.
4. Vanessa Hudgens definitely lowered her voice an octave to make Rizzo sound as sassy as she is.
5. Summer lovin'. Classic.
6. That cheerleading scene though... Who even are you Patty?
7. Settle. Settle. Settle.
8. This "Freddy My Love" song is kind of random, but I like it. Keke Palmer straight killin' it.
9. Wait, where'd that red dress come from????
10. Wow, Vanessa Hudgens is such a tiny person.
11. Aw, sad Sandy. Keep the lipstick on girl, your lips are ghostly pale.
12. IS IT "GREASED LIGHTNING" TIME YET!?
13. Nope, gotta wait for Riz and Kenickie to make unwise decisions.
14. YAS, GREASED LIGHTNING OH GREASED LIGHTNING.
15. I'm so impressed by these costume changes! Also, the singing and dancing combo is pretty impressive.
16. Who are these random girls in capri pants?
17. Wow. My heart fluttered when Danny looked at Sandy on her date with someone else.
18. I actually laughed out loud at this scene. Get out of here, Tom.
19. Who is this guy with the guitar? He's adorable! This transition into Danny going out for sports is so smooth, wow.
20. Wow. Danny's gym outfit. Be still my heart.
21. Aw, that was a sweetly unexpected duet.
22. Did anyone catch that line by Sandy/Julianne Hough?
"Who wants to watch amateurs dance on TV anyways?" Hilarious, Julianne.
23. "Beauty School Dropout" time!?
24. Wait, what is this song? Please don't let it be in place of "Beauty School Dropout".
25. Ah, yes, my song. I catch myself singing this song shockingly often.
26. THE DANCE! So ready for some 50's style dancing.
27. Wait...
28. JOE JONAS, WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!?
29. I love 50's dancing so much it hurts. Can we go back please?
30. My heart melted into a puddle when Sandy is all camera shy, and Danny tells her to focus on his eyes.
31. Oh Danny, ya done messed up.
32. Hopelessly Devoted = teen angst. Still my jam though.
33. What even are these morning announcements!?
34. I just realized cramming people in the trunk to save money at the drive in is actually me. Hashtag college.
35. Sandy, why aren't you sitting closer to ya boy??
36. Shame, shame... another strike Danny boy.
37. EUGENE, WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE? RADIATION??
38. Wow, just cried my eyes out to this:
39. I don't know how I feel about Danny injuring Kenickie on purpose? Friendship, I guess.
40. Cue heart melt again, when Danny's talking to Sandy before the race. Cue tears streaming down my face.
41. Wow, what an interesting way of doing the racing scene... I don't dislike it. Just thinking about the fact that the cars aren't moving at all though makes me laugh.
42. FRENCHIE, WE GOT ANOTHER VICTIM! Classic Rizzo.
43. Why didn't my high school do a carnival at the end of school?
44. Patty and Eugene... what strange sexual tension.
45. "If that's a line, I ain't bitin'." Riz and Kenickie forever.
46. Not gonna lie, Danny looks like a noob in that letter sweater.
47. "TELL ME ABOUT IT, STUD."
48. Danny got the crazy eyes when starting "We Go Together".
49. GOLF CARTS. A little strange, but I love it.
50. I'm now in a puddle of tears at the cast taking turns bowing. I feel like I'm a part of this Grease Live fam somehow? Or I want to be. #castgoals. That was amazing.
