The Worst Film Ever

I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.

It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

A major misstep in the Don Knotts series of features that included such clean family entertainment as "The Ghost and Mr Chicken" and "The Reluctant Astronaut"Unlike its "G" rated predecessors this film was rated two levels higher (originally "M" which became "PG-13")American audiences did not go to a Don Knotts feature to hear words like "filth" "pornographic" "degenereate" and "pervert"Knotts plays the same basic small town guy he always did, in this case the 4th generation publisher of a bird watching magazine. When the magazine goes bankrupt it is purchased by the owner of a sleazy girlie magazine in order to use it's mailing license. Don is framed for selling smut and unexpectedly wins a court trial becoming an instant celebrity in the cause of civil rights in the "sexual revolution".With the same pedigree as Knotts' previous films including a twangy Vic Mizzy score, you'd expect a lighter touch but somehow this film just seems tawdry and out of step, especially the first half.'Back to the Future' fans will easily recognize the Universal back lot which became "Hill Valley, California". Indeed the same small town main street was used in all 4 of the 60's Knotts films.'Desperate Housewives' fans will get a kick out of seeing Don walk down what, 35 years later, would be Wysteria Lane.If you HAVE seen the previous 3 comedies (4 if you count Warner Bros. "Incredible Mr. Limpet") you may want to see this out of curiosity but if you haven't, see the others first.

I have to say I think this is one of Don Knotts's better comedy roles (certainly better than the horrendous How To Frame a Figg). I put it right up there with Ghost And Mr. Chicken...Jerry Lewis tried his hand at doing adult comedy (Dont Raise the Bridge..) and failed, but DK is perfect as the small town virginal patsy made to look like the world's greatest swinger. I defy anyone to watch Knott's little dance performance during the "Mr. Peacock" song montage and not laugh out loud. ..the only part of the plot that seems to falter is Anne Francis's character's relationship to Abner Peacock..does she love him or not?? ..and as a Mayberry trivia note, listen to the song the Choir is singing when the camera is showing the exterior to the church...is that not the "Ode to Jaunita" that Barney Fife was always singing ??

Typical Knotts wide eyed, who me?, what's going on here?, comedy. Fairly amusing throughout with no serious stone left unturned in this ridiculous farce which creates a sex symbol out of a straight arrow, dull, bird watcher. This wouldn't have been as funny using a actor less goofy looking than Knotts.

This was a decent movie from start to finish. I thought the story, characters, and actors did an excellent job making this movie seem realistic. Don Knotts is as always the geeky skinny guy who seems like he'd be the last one picked to do what he does. He plays these characters the best. If you are a fan of Don Knotts, you will enjoy this, simply out of the amusement of seeing him play the super-stud character. The plot is excellent, and not boring, but the content isn't as funny as Don Knotts' other films. Definetely check it out though. It isn't as family oriented because of the content it conveys, but it is still a film that most would enjoy. I'd give it a 6.5 out of 10 rating.