This movie made me feel sick, not because of Elvis, I may not be an Elvis fan but I respect the king of Rock & Roll. It made me feel sick because of all the girls falling over themselves at the rich, lacking any depth obnoxious guy played by Bill Bixby.
It seems that these girls are very naive and don't have a clue that marrying for money doesn't make you happy, it's ironic but true. Bixby plays a guy whos head is up his rear and the girls drooling over him (honestly ladies, get better taste in men will you) seem oblivious to his arrogance. When the main girl of focus falls into the water and looses her bikini top, Bixby, who has of course been noticing her despite all the other girls falling over him, because you know, rich guys like their more challenging conquests, has her bikini top (of course he does) and won't give it back unless she agrees to go on a date with him, which also makes Bixby's character a creep, it's not like she had much choice but to say yes to a date. Ugh. Even when you see them together you can tell their shallow relationship has no substance and that of course she would be better off with Elvis' character. She does say no to Bixby's proposal though, I'd hope so considering she had known the guy for less than 5 minutes, and couldn't she see how he talked down to others, especially Elvis?
The songs aren't very good, except for when Elvis sings about marrying for money without love, because what he's singing is true, but you'd think the ladies in this movie would have more sense. I find that the supporting actresses in these movies are usually mostly airheads, and the main actress who is the love interest for our hero is hot headed, fiesty and independent, the sort of lady who gives me a headache, though that wasn't the case here so props for that.
The plot is basic and acting is meh, the funny thing is, this was only put on the TV for my young niece, I watched most of it because I try to give most classic oldies a chance. I won't be watching this again. Give me characters who aren't pretentious and have proper personalities.
It seems that these girls are very naive and don't have a clue that marrying for money doesn't make you happy, it's ironic but true. Bixby plays a guy whos head is up his rear and the girls drooling over him (honestly ladies, get better taste in men will you) seem oblivious to his arrogance. When the main girl of focus falls into the water and looses her bikini top, Bixby, who has of course been noticing her despite all the other girls falling over him, because you know, rich guys like their more challenging conquests, has her bikini top (of course he does) and won't give it back unless she agrees to go on a date with him, which also makes Bixby's character a creep, it's not like she had much choice but to say yes to a date. Ugh. Even when you see them together you can tell their shallow relationship has no substance and that of course she would be better off with Elvis' character. She does say no to Bixby's proposal though, I'd hope so considering she had known the guy for less than 5 minutes, and couldn't she see how he talked down to others, especially Elvis?
The songs aren't very good, except for when Elvis sings about marrying for money without love, because what he's singing is true, but you'd think the ladies in this movie would have more sense. I find that the supporting actresses in these movies are usually mostly airheads, and the main actress who is the love interest for our hero is hot headed, fiesty and independent, the sort of lady who gives me a headache, though that wasn't the case here so props for that.
The plot is basic and acting is meh, the funny thing is, this was only put on the TV for my young niece, I watched most of it because I try to give most classic oldies a chance. I won't be watching this again. Give me characters who aren't pretentious and have proper personalities.