I guess it does represent that time period well. But I don't know if I would have been an adult or even a teenager at the time when it was made and showed at the movie theaters if I would have thought that it was a good film. But watching it 20 to 40 years later, the story isn't that special. And although many films that were special and novelties when they aired but aren't that anymore, still are really good, Saturday Night Fever in my opinion isn't one of them. But I sure do admire the dance moves of that time. What was cool then is just so weird today. But I get it. I get it although I'm just wondering that do disco dance moves deserve that much praise because there are other dance styles that have silly moves but still do not look that silly. Like Lindy Hop.

The movie is nothing compared to many silent films that are still excellent and captivating. My favorite actor from that time period is Buster Keaton. Although the storyline or the slapstick comedy may be old stuff now, but it's far more better done than the weary and old jokes and slapstick comedy made nowadays. Now it's mostly just pathetic. But it may be that I'm bias because I love silent movie era. And well done slapstick comedy or movies that have the same vibe like in slapstick movies. Talent, choreography, good timing and professionals showing what human body can do. Like Jackie Chan fighting.

...buuuuuut long story short, Travolta in that movie could be seen like the cocky version of disco dancing Jackie Chan. :D My deep analysis of the year.