It was made in 1977, so I'd have barely been walking! I think you're right, in that it was more representative of the time. However, I also think they storyline was as much about the lives of the poorer ethnic youth as the dancing, yet for many it's only the dancing that's really remembered. It was the rape scene with Annette that really unsettled me and there was plenty of other violence too. When you're expecting something like Footloose or Grease, it's rather unsettling.

I've seen very little of the silent movies, but wouldn't mind watching some Buster Keaton. I gather he was quite acrobatic in his slapstick. Jackie Chan is a favourite of mine. I loved his early ones with Sammo Hung, too. The Armour of God was probably my favourite from back then.

Talking of older movies which have aged well, we're currently watching the Terminator series with my youngest (who is 17, before you condemn us 😉). The first shows its age a little with the early CGI or animation part, but it's still good. The Alien movies are still excellent as well.

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