Where the Boys Are
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Movie Reviews of Where the Boys Are
Movie Review: "Where the boys are...someone waits for me..."
Summary: 5 Stars
It's Spring Break, and four man-hungry coeds leave the Midwest snow behind for fun in the sun in Ft. Lauderdale. Brainy Merritt (Dolores Hart) falls hard for an Ivy Leaguer, Tuggle (Paula Prentiss) pairs up with a comedian, singer Angie (Connie Francis) falls for a musician and sweet Melanie (Yvette Mimieux) wants to bag a real Yalie.
Has it really been 45 years since "WTBA" was first released? Just hearing the opening notes of the gorgeous theme song brings back 1960 in all its glory, when girls went to college to find a husband, college men were still called "boys," and there wasn't a Girl Gone Wild on the whole beach. Compared to today's teen flicks, this is quite innocent, although some of the dialogue was considered racy at the time. It's all about what good girls would and wouldn't do, with (pre-tan) George Hamilton dropping some pretty corny lines on the ethereal Dolores Hart.
If you have fond memories of one-piece bathing suits and shirt-waist dresses, join Connie in singing the theme song and relive those wonderful days. Highly recommended.
Movie Review: Classic joy
Summary: 5 Stars
The strangest part of this film was the obvious decision that Connie Francis was not beautiful enough to play a romantic dramatic lead. So they cast her as sort of a Nancy Walker type comedienne, supposedly not attractive enough to be taken seriously but just perfect for comic relief. But watching the film that makes no sense. First, Francis steals every scene she's in. Second, she is absolutely darling. Third, as Paula Prentiss herself has said, it's hard to swallow Connie as someone who couldn't get a date, or a handsome date, since what guy could resist such a cute, right-there, sparkling, personable girl. This odd casting aside, the film has stood the test of time, is still fresh, fun, beguiling, tuneful and without one wasted moment. All the leading ladies are wonderful and went onto interesting careers (one as a nun). The leading guys did all right too. This made a ton of moolah for a very pleased M-G-M Pictures, found a big college audience, and is still refreshing entertainment.Movie Review: Still Great!
Summary: 5 Stars
I love the music, the setting, and ofcourse the theme...college kids on Spring break. But this movie is about more than just having fun in the sun...it's about life and growing up. This movie introduces Connie Francis to the screen and the title song is beautifully done by her. All the leading actors Delores Hart, Ivette Mimieux, Connie Francis, Paula Prentiss, George Hamilton, Jim Hutton, and Frank Gorshin carry the movie beautifully. The special feature commentary by Paula Prentiss is great and gives you a different perspective of the film. The dialogue, which I imagine must have been a bit racy for 1960 (especially when Delores Hart is speaking to her professor in class) still holds up today. This is one of those films that will never go out of style.Movie Review: The Movie That Began The Beach Movie Craze
Summary: 5 Stars
Fun movie to watch. Good to see Ft. Lauderdale in the 1960's. This movie was such a hit that it started the Hollywood studios Beach Movie Craze. What REALLY made this movie so fun to watch however it the version in the special features section in which Paula Prentiss provides commentary. It was like I was sitting with Paula while watching the film. I LOVED it. As the film is shown Paula provides very interesting commentary on her memories of making the film. Very cool. While all the girls are beautiful I myself in 1960 would have made a beeline for Paula AND Yvette Mimeux, wow are they beautiful. Frank Gorshin gets props for his jazz band. If you like lighted hearted fun, check this movie out!Movie Review: More depth than most beach type movies
Summary: 5 Stars
It is Spring break and a group of four innocent young ladies are going head long into a wild and woolly Ft. Lauderdale where just about anything can happen and does.
Made on location at Ft. Lauderdale, many people can relate. This is called a comedy; however there are stressful moments and lots of good songs with words by Howard Greenfield and Music by Neil Sedaka
Performed by Connie Francis. I keep it as part of the George Hamilton collection.
Other George Hamilton films include:
The Power (you will have to copy this from the TV)
"Zorro, the Gay Blade"
"Love at First Bite"
"8 Heads in a Duffel Bag "
"The Power"