Blu-ray Review – Slow Dancing in the Big City

In 1977, director John G. Avildsen was experiencing a major career triumph, soaking up the success of 1976's "Rocky," which became a box office success and an Oscar-winning film, with Avildsen picking up a trophy for his work. He had his pick of projects after the boxing blockbuster, but strange creative instability, which led him to being fired from the making of "Saturday Night Fever," recovering with 1978's "Slow Dancing in the Big City," which doesn't stray far from the "Rocky" formula. Avildsen plays it safe with the picture, making a bland endeavor that's not strong enough to carry its romantic or dramatic intentions. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com