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54
1998 93 min United States of America R 18+
★5.3
Drama, Music
Director: Mark Christopher
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Description
When the mastermind behind New York's infamous Studio 54 disco plucks young Shane from the sea of faces clamoring to get inside his club, he not only gets his foot in the door, but lands a coveted job behind the bar — and a front-row ticket to the most legendary party on the planet!
Budget:
$13M
US Gross:
$16.76M
Worldwide:
$16.76M
Starring
Ryan Phillippe
Actor
Salma Hayek
Actor
Neve Campbell
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 1999
— Worst Actor
Razzie Awards 1999
— Worst Supporting Actress
Key opinion
54 is widely regarded as a visually and aurally evocative tribute to the legendary nightclub that suffers from a thin, uninspired narrative. While audiences are polarized by the film's reliance on aesthetics over substance, there is a strong consensus that the charismatic cast, particularly Ryan Phillippe and Mike Myers, provides the production's primary appeal.
| Production | The film effectively captures the hedonistic, vibrant atmosphere of 1970s disco culture through its music, décor, and costume design. | |
| Acting | Ryan Phillippe delivers a magnetic, star-making performance that serves as the central anchor for the entire film. | |
| Acting | Mike Myers offers a surprisingly effective and contemptuous portrayal of club owner Steve Rubell, grounding the character's excess. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for being dull, superficial, and relying on standard rags-to-riches tropes that lack dramatic weight. | |
| Emotion | Opinions on the film's success are split; fans value the immersive, nostalgic vibe of the club, while detractors find the lack of narrative substance and 'muted' execution frustrating. |