Olivia Newton-John: Dir hoffnungslos ergeben

Only kept watching out of love for Olivia. Many of the characters were not introduced, and the viewer is left trying to figure out who they are. Hoped for so much more.

This TV special features Delta Goodrem in the title role. I confess I was not familiar with her until I watched this show. She is a beautiful, talented actress/singer, but she is not Olivia Newton-John, so the decision to record Ms. Goodrem's versions of ON-J's hits for this special left me wanting. I must admit there were moments when her voice did invoke the tones of Olivia's instrument, but at other times I missed the vulnerable and emotional nature of that original voice.

It's an ambitious undertaking to cover Olivia's less-than-storybook life in two hours, so this biopic hit the highlights of her life rather quickly. Since her life is well-documented, there are no surprises and no untold story. But the narrative is serviceable, with only a couple of glaring omissions.

Those unfamiliar with Olivia's career and life will probably find this story disjointed. Those who witnessed her successes and her trials via the media might wish for revelations not found in this special.

When will she and Australia accept that Delta can't act. Also, knowing this whole thing was made without the consent of Olivia is just gross. Steer clear.

Kinda surprised at the hostile reception of this. It is cheesy, but OK for TV I think. It does not have the sex, drugs and rock'n'roll tales of other biopics, but seriously, who thinks the Olivia Newton-John ever indulged in any of these?

Our beautiful Olivia just passed as I finally watched this. Despite being a life long fan of hers and really interested in this story, I knew Delta would be difficult to watch and... she was.

The actress who plays young Olivia is spot on and the ensemble cast are overall very good but Delta overacts (as she tends to do)

That said, reflecting on Olivia's life today has been a gift so I'm glad we have this for that reason so other favs may enjoy it for that reason alone.