ShangLuda Admirable film.

Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Kaydan Christian A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

Guillelmina The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

JLRMovieReviews An Italian young lady with time on her hands befriends an American GI while he is serving his country in Italy, and they spend much time together. Soon after, the same Italian young lady with more time on her hands befriends another American GI while he is serving his country, and they spend much time together. Soon after that, the same Italian young lady with even more time on her hands befriends an American GI while he is serving his country, and they spend much time together. But after they are sent home, she discovers she's in a family way. What to do? She writes each one and they each in turn support her and her young daughter, none of them knowing of each other - that is, until now, present day, when they all appear at one time practically at her doorstep. But to save face and explain the baby to her small Italian village, she tells a fib that while she was away (to have her baby) she met and was widowed by an American GI. She makes up the name of Campbell and chaos ensues once the fathers show up. The young lady is Gina Lollabrigida, and what a predicament this is! While this and "Mamma Mia!" have similarities, this film is in fact much better. Take the music out of "Mamma Mia!" and you may have good actors. But "Mrs. Campbell" is a whole lot funnier and has more depth to it. Phil Silvers, one potential father, provides much of the laughs with his zesty love of life and buoyant energy, and his wife, portrayed by Shelley Winters, is simply wonderful as his loud uncouth wife. Telly Savalas, another potential father, provides the real heart and depth of the film, something he's not usually on call to do in his action films. His wife is portrayed by Lee Grant, who is supposedly very superficial. But, by the end of the film, we have grown very fond of both of them and we feel like we understand them. Peter Lawford is another potential father, but while he's an adequate actor, he and his wife aren't really given that much to do in the film to really distinguish them. With other larger-than-life actors (or hams) in the film, such as Silvers, Winters, and Savalas (Who loves ya, baby?), Peter and wife only seem mildly amusing or interesting. And, given the fact that Gina's not ugly, she has her own boy-toy. All this put together in one box creates pandemonium and is quite simply is one of the most completely satisfying 1960s comedies you're ever likely to see. If you've never seen this or even heard of it, that needs to be rectified right now. Hilarity's a bound when you meet Mrs. Campbell. Buona Sera!

didi-5 Gina Lollabrigida, the Italian 50s and 60s siren, is Carla Campbell, a war widow with a 20 year old daughter Gia. But is everything as it seems? The premise of this film is of course that Gia's father isn't the late Mr Campbell at all, that the name comes from Campbell's soup, and that any one of three GIs could have been responsible for getting the teenage Carla pregnant. Trouble is that they all believe they're the daddy and have been sending financial support ever since.Doesn't this all sound a bit familiar? Yes, Mamma Mia has the three possible fathers angle and to be honest, there isn't a lot else different in this. Gia isn't getting married, and the three men in this version all have wives on the trail when they return to their wartime base in Italy, but otherwise it's the same story.Co-scripted by British humourist Denis Norden, this story is a classic screwball with a modern edge, fitting perfectly with the more permissive mores of the 1960s. As Carla's former lovers, sparky Telly Savalas, perky Phil Silvers, and debonair Peter Lawford shine, while Shelley Winters is particularly good value as one of the wives trying to find out just what went on in her husband's past.Colourful, funny, and charming, this comedy won't change your life but will leave you smiling.

Lee Eisenberg "Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell" is one of those movies that had to come about sooner or later. Half excuse for a series of "Oh no...oh yes" situations, half excuse to show Gina Lollobrigida wearing skimpy dresses, it's not quite as funny as many of the comedies that came out during that era, but it does have it's moments. She plays a woman in an Italian village who got pregnant by one of three Americans (Phil Silvers, Peter Lawford, Telly Savalas) during WWII, and they've continued supporting her ever since, as each one believes himself to be the father. Now, all three men are returning to the village for a reunion - and bringing their wives - which of course is going to cause some embarrassing situations! So, this movie's nothing special, but it's just hilarious to see Silvers's conversations with his wife (Shelley Winters) and sons. And Gina Lollobrigida looks mighty fine in those dresses! Meow meow...Also starring Lee Grant, Janet Margolin and Marian Moses.

ptb-8 I just saw a trailer for a new 2008 film called MUMMA MIA starring Meryl Streep in the Gina Lollobrigida role! Another remake! Well this original from 1968 is a very funny film, and I guess, an extension of the 'caper comedy' style so popular in the mid-60s. I haven't seen the famous multi paneled trailer (sounds very Mad Mad Mad World) but we are in the cine-world of other adult level all star 'wacky marital mix-ups' with phrase titles like DIVORCE American STYLE, WHAT A WAY TO GO, NOT WITH MY WIFE YOU DON'T, BOY DID I GET A WRONG NUMBER etc, each the American idea of farce: yelling and door slamming. However, unlike some of those mentioned above MRS CAMPBELL is genuinely hilarious. In fact today would still make a good play, if it wasn't one already. I believe however it was an original screenplay by Melvin Frank who had already excelled with many 40s and 50s comedies and in the early 60s with LI'L ABNER and later with A TOUCH OF CLASS in '73. I clearly remember sitting in a large suburban cinema with a very entertained crowd roaring with laughter and marveling at how gorgeous Lollobrigida was then. Lee Grant as always is superb as someone's wife and moaning Shelley Winters is a great foil even for comedy against Phl Silvers and Telly Savalas. Even the horrible presence of bland and pointless Peter Lawford cannot spoil the clever comedy storyline of this uproarious well written heartfelt comedy. The charming and catchy theme song still plays in my head. Forgotten by 1970 and much unappreciated today, MRS CAMPBELL is by far the best of late 60s all star marriage farces and deserves a big new century DVD release. It makes you realize how these 60s films really knew how to entertain. It also makes one realize how far Holllywood has strayed from what worked. No wonder adults don't bother with going to the cinema much in 2005. However, even if this film was remade today with 2005 swearing and punching it would still be funny, such is the solid script and good story. Try and find this film and settle in for a great experience.