Where the Boys Are

One of the iconic movies growing up in the early 60's. The movie was very entertaining and had a cast of future stars. Jim Hutton, Connie Francis, Frank Gorshin, George Hamilton, Paula Prentiss. Amazing that although Fort Lauderdale changed significantly over the past 65 years, there still remains a lot of that era's vibe. You can still visit the Elbow Room - it's a disgusting pit that actually only served as an outside shot. Same beach. Mermaid shoe - yes b ut not at the elbow room but at the The Wreck Bar. I love the vibe in Fort Lauderdale and think about this movie every time I visit.

If you want to know why some films from Hollywood made during the 1960's, 'Where The Boys Are' is a perfect example. When I first saw this film on television decades ago, it was pure escapism. What else could it be, when you grow up in a town of 300 people and you realize you will never experience the same things you are watching portrayed on the silver screen? The ensemble cast is brilliant - all young actors and actresses on their way up the ladder in Hollywood. And let's not forget the iconic title song of the film sung by Connie Francis. This film has so many things to offer the viewer - romance, comedy, drama, and a relevant happy ending. This movie is not going to solve the world's problems, but it sure will give the viewer an opportunity to block out the real world for about 2 hours. This film put Fort Lauderdale, Florida on the map for Spring Break college students. Worth every penny and definitely worthy of being in your DVD collection.

Great and entertaining movie.

"Where The Boys Are?" stars a starlet turned nun and now known as Mother Dolores Hart. It tells the story of 4 college students and the situations and emotions that they felt as young adults. On the surface level, it was a fun movie with great music. Evidently, there are underlying dark themes involved like pre-marital sex, rape, date rape, immorality, alcoholism, and suicide involved as the story progresses. While these dark themes aren't overt, it presents to the viewer of things to come decades after. It was an innocent Hollywood film during its time and the themes remain relevant towards today's audience. Also, it was surprising the name of "Kinsey" was mentioned in one of the lines which came off as surprising particularly on things to come towards society with the prevalent sexual liberation that exists in today's modern world. Overall, it was fun to watch when Hollywood was at its innocence and seeing the likes of the young Mother Dolores Hart and the young George Hamilton were a delight to see.

"Where the Boys Are" is an interesting exploration of the mores of the college set circa 1960. The film has the task of juggling it's intention of entertaining but also making a statement about the mating rituals of young adults and I think it succeeds on both fronts. What I also found interesting was how the film approached the topic of date rape without trivializing it. All seriousness aside, though, this is a fun and engaging film that holds up remarkably well. This is made possible by an able young cast(Dolores Hart, Paula Prentiss, Yvette Mimieux, Connie Francis, George Hamilton, Jim Hutton, Frank Gorshin) who inject the film with vibrancy. Prentiss and Hutton probably come off best with their comic rapport but Hart anchors the film well as it's moral center. Mimieux is moving as the most vulnerable of the group. Francis comes off equally well as a songstress and comedienne. This may sound trivial but the film should interest fans of the "Batman" TV series because it features two villains in it's cast, Gorshin(the Riddler) and Barbara Nichols(Maid Marilyn).

I was a Ft. Lauderdale resident, senior in high school when this movie was filmed in my hometown. Much of the plot was based on widely-reported descriptions of student behavior. Many of my classmates were extras. I bought it for nostalgic reasons and plan to show it next spring in my sr. Living center.

Classic 60s movie

My mom wanted to watch one of her favorite movies while in the hospital. I was thrilled to be able to find this and watch it with her.

かなり古い映画なので例えブルーレイでも画質は大して期待出来ないと思ってましたが、驚きの高画質でした。 コニー・フランシス出演の他のタイトルもブルーレイ化して発売して欲しいです。

Love this movie. Have seen it lots of times on TV .. now I finally have it to own.

A movie that makes us go back go a time when life was sweet and simple.Worth watching over and over again especially when we need a PICK ME UP

An absolute classic! 'Where the Boys Are' is a charming, fun, and heartfelt movie that perfectly captures the excitement and challenges of young love and friendship. Connie Francis shines, not just with her delightful screen presence but also her beautiful singing voice that adds so much to the film's appeal. The story, set against the lively backdrop of spring break, is timeless and entertaining. This DVD is a must-have for fans of classic cinema and anyone looking for a feel-good movie to enjoy again and again. Highly recommended!"

Good to see this film. More than 60 years since seeing it in a cinema!