‘Grease 2,’ the Giddy, Raunchy Flop That Brought Us Michelle Pfeiffer
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- "Grease 2," released in 1982 as a sequel to the 1978 hit "Grease," is considered a "good-bad" movie—memorable and fun despite its cinematic flaws.
- Despite a budget twice that of the original and opening the same day as "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," "Grease 2" underperformed at the box office but later gained cult classic status for its campy appeal.
- The film features Michelle Pfeiffer in her first lead role as Stephanie Zinone, showcasing early signs of her acting talent amid a character marked by sullen charm and expressive gum-chewing.
- Maxwell Caulfield stars opposite Pfeiffer as Michael Carrington, a character
