I had to jump in here. That is scary, that it has been so long since it came out. Very scary. I saw it first at the end of that year, but I way too young for it really then.
But definitely see it right away. Even after all this time, it is still among my absolute, all time favorite movies. It has some of the best shots of NY, especially Brooklyn, of any film ever. Also there is a lot more to it than just the dancing, the music, and John Travolta looking cute. A lot more.
Right away? Oh, after 30 years, I think it'll keep.
How did I avoid seeing
Saturday Night Fever? Probably because I've never particularly cared for Travolta. I don't
hate him, he just leaves me, ehh. ...
Also, the mid- to late-1970s were my growing-up years, really growing up, becoming an adult. That was a rough time, and I don't really have good memories of that time. Also, looking back always depresses me.
But, God, I loved the music. I still have the double vinyl soundtrack album.
I loved disco music. I can't dance, haven't got a smidgen of rhythm in me, but I loved the orchestration behind the singer. It wasn't just four guys with a couple of guitars, drums, and a keyboard. There were strings! And brass!