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John Travolta

A transcript-based record of how this person comes up in The Rewatchables.
Episodes mentioning them11
Total transcript notes11
Positive notes6
Mixed or critical1

HOW THE DISCUSSION LEANS

55% of the captured notes are positive.

This describes the transcript notes, not a formal rating of John Travolta.
Positive 6Mixed 1Critical 0Neutral 4

WHO TALKS ABOUT THEM

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WHAT WAS SAID

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very favorableBill Simmons

Blow Out (1981)

Celebrated as the film's ideal star and perhaps the best performance of his career, with effortless physicality and presence.

About 8 min
favorableBill Simmons

Domestic Disturbance (2001)

Described as likable and fully committed, even if the movie around him is falling apart.

About 16 min
favorableBill Simmons

Face/Off (1997)

Praised for his performance, especially when playing the evil version of Archer, though some of the role's material is criticized.

About 0 min
very favorableBill Simmons

Grease (1978)

Praised as electrifying, dominant, and the movie's main reason for enduring; his dancing and charisma are repeatedly highlighted.

About 8 min
favorableSean Fennessey

Pulp Fiction (1994)

Framed as the great comeback story of the movie and praised for making Vincent feel unexpectedly sweet and alive.

About 72 min
very favorableBill Simmons

Saturday Night Fever (1977)

Praised as a one-of-one star and a great dancer whose charisma defines the movie.

About 0 min
mixedSean Fennessey

American Gigolo (1980)

Discussed as the original intended lead; the hosts think he could have worked, but Richard Gere fit better.

About 32 min
neutralBill Simmons

Apollo 13 (1995)

Cited in casting what-ifs and as someone who wanted the lead role.

About 64 min
neutralBill Simmons

Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

Mentioned as a rejected casting possibility for Del Griffith.

About 24 min
neutralBill Simmons

Pretty Woman (1990)

Mentioned as another candidate who auditioned for the lead.

About 56 min
neutralBill Simmons

The Insider (1999)

Used as an example of a once-major star now heading to lower-rung projects.

About 16 min

EVERY MATCH

Episodes that mention John Travolta

Apollo 131995 · very favorableDomestic Disturbance2001 · mixedPulp Fiction1994 · very favorableThe Insider1999 · very favorablePlanes, Trains and Automobiles1987 · very favorableBlow Out1981 · very favorableAmerican Gigolo1980 · very favorableGrease1978 · very favorableSaturday Night Fever1977 · favorablePretty Woman1990 · very favorableFace/Off1997 · very favorable
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