Due to the convoluted nature of the plot, this film really holds one's attention as they try to figure out what in the world is going on.
Miss Day makes the film with her bright screen presence. Richard Harris, although a fine actor, was not the best choice for playing opposite Miss Day in this particular role.
Ray Walston overacts a bit and uses an acting style that would be better suited for a television show.
But the film is not trying to cure cancer, is just an entertaining diversion and works well as such.
To notch are the music and cinematography. The overall feeling of the film, however, is that is it is trying too hard to be "mod". You get this feeling from the onset, when Doris first appears on the screen dressed in an outfit designed for a nineteen year old, not a grown adult.
The plot suffers from too many rewrites and becomes muddled. However once you start watching it, you can't break away.
Several scenes provide real "belly laughs" and it is worth viewing the entire film just for these.
It does have flaws, but it's still worth watching. It could have been better and Doris Miss Day should have been more assertive to her husband, Marty Melcher, in demanding some changes in the plot, costume design and casting.
We can only wish that Doris had continued to make films. Few actresses can match her range, ability, screen presence and charm. Miss Day, we miss you greatly.
Miss Day makes the film with her bright screen presence. Richard Harris, although a fine actor, was not the best choice for playing opposite Miss Day in this particular role.
Ray Walston overacts a bit and uses an acting style that would be better suited for a television show.
But the film is not trying to cure cancer, is just an entertaining diversion and works well as such.
To notch are the music and cinematography. The overall feeling of the film, however, is that is it is trying too hard to be "mod". You get this feeling from the onset, when Doris first appears on the screen dressed in an outfit designed for a nineteen year old, not a grown adult.
The plot suffers from too many rewrites and becomes muddled. However once you start watching it, you can't break away.
Several scenes provide real "belly laughs" and it is worth viewing the entire film just for these.
It does have flaws, but it's still worth watching. It could have been better and Doris Miss Day should have been more assertive to her husband, Marty Melcher, in demanding some changes in the plot, costume design and casting.
We can only wish that Doris had continued to make films. Few actresses can match her range, ability, screen presence and charm. Miss Day, we miss you greatly.