Studio 54 Film Review: Glamour Without Depth

The film "Studio 54" chronicles the rise and fall of the legendary New York disco of the 1970s, but according to a review from kulturnews.de, it remains superficial. The movie follows Shane (Ryan Phillippe), a young man who becomes immersed in the club's hedonistic scene, rising to become its top hustler. Directed by Mark Christopher, the film features performances by Neve Campbell as Julie, an aspiring actress, Salma Hayek as singer Anita, and Mike Myers as club owner Rubell. The review notes that while the film is visually and acoustically vibrant, the characters lack depth, comparing their complexity unfavorably to a song by Earth, Wind and Fire. The film airs on Arte on August 9 and is available in the Arte Mediathek until March 14, 2027.