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Grease 2 (1982) is one of those films I think you either love or hate. Die-hard fans of Grease may not appreciate it, but for the rest of us, it’s a fun romp that’s comparable to Grease, with a fresher, more contemporary feel.

Again, it’s about the kids at Rydell High, and while the first film cast John Travolta as the uber-cool dude and Olivia Newton-John and the beautiful dork, this time the roles are reversed.

Then-unknown Michelle Pfeiffer plays the cool chick this go around, and newcomer Maxwell Caulfield plays the hot geek.

Pfeiffer is Stephanie Zinone, the leader of the Pink Lady gang, and when she meets recently-transferred British student Michael Carrington (Caulfield), the pair seem to share an attraction that belies their social standings in the school. But alas, a Pink Lady can only date a certain type of guy…a greasy guy.

As Michael tries to transform himself into a greaser to see if he can win the gorgeous Stephanie’s heart, she finds herself not caring about her status as much as she used to.

Pfeiffer took Grease 2 as a successful jumping off point for her career, and she went on to star in The Fabulous Baker Boys (1989), Dangerous Liaisons (1988), Tequila Sunrise (1988), Married to the Mob (1988), The Witches of Eastwick (1987), Ladyhawke (1985) and Scarface (1983).

Grease 2 is a fun 80s romp that’s full of song and dance, as well as a few laughs along the way.

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