Cebalord Very best movie i ever watch

Cathardincu Surprisingly incoherent and boring

Listonixio Fresh and Exciting

WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

allieballie22 I am from Myrtle Beach, SC ( where Shag takes place ) and I find the movie to be absolutely delightful. It takes place in the 60's with 4 young high school graduates just wanting to have a final hoo-rah before one of their best buds enters wedlock. The story follows the four girls through their very different weekends at the beach. All the while mingling the title of the movie with the actual dance that was and is all the craze on the Grand Strand. This movie is only rated PG but deals with a few stronger elements. It involves bad language, teen drinking and loss of virginity. Most will skim over children's heads, but parents still use caution. I watched the film a million times as a child and continue as an adult too. The movie is a perfect mix of scandal, mischief, young love, and music. Highly recommended as an all time favorite film.

fineincarolina Four friends head to Myrtle Beach, SC after high school graduation. There they meet boys, have a party (hellacious for 1963), and enter a fabulous dancing contest. This movie is fun, keeps your attention, and is wonderful to be able to see the period (early 1960s) cars, hotels, dancing pavilion, etc. in Myrtle Beach. I would recommend this movie for a nice evening to just feel good. The only bit of concern is that the original VHS that was released in 1989 and the DVD versions are fine-- but somewhere in between there was a version released on VHS for about $10 that was a disappointment-- it had deleted/changes music. Beware of this version. The new DVD version is intact. The original music is nice and adds to the era in which this movie takes place. Young and old alike will like this movie.

wannasurf2 My motivation for watching this movie was that it was actually filmed in Myrtle Beach. Growing up going to Myrtle in the summer, and of course going for the virtual spring break that goes on there all summer long for people of college age made me curious enough to view this film. After viewing it, I realized that it is true...there are a select few buildings that haven't changed since the 60's, and this movie used them well as props (in 89').Unfortunately now that Myrtle Beach is the country's largest and fastest growing tourist area, most of the nostalgic buildings are going, but as of this summer, there are still a few drive ins and shops in original 50's condition, as well as the original Theme Park with the wooden roller coaster still standing (and in use). As a matter of fact, I have stayed twice at the Sea Palms motel in the "shag room" as it is called. The reason they call it this is because the movie actually used it to film a couple scenes (not for the reason you are thinking). Yes, it still looks like the 50's in this motel too...probably because that was the last time it was remodeled (unfortunately I am not joking). Either way, if you like Shag, and actually want to see all of the places on the strip where the scenes were shot, go to Myrtle on your next vacation (since you will likely be going there anyway). Note, you still won't get any sleep if you stay at a motel on Ocean Blvd (the strip)...that much hasn't changed since the 50's!

Douglas (dogge84) I saw at the bottom of the page, that "if you like this title we also recommend American Graffiti". So true, so true. Of course, it can't be compared to "graffiti", but it's a movie with many laughs and adorable characters.I saw this movie last night, maybe for the tenth time or something. I had a good time as always. Then of course, I am a very nostalgic person and if your favorite movie is "Matrix" or "Minority report" you might not like it.The title is a little confusing since there aren't that many dance scenes, but I honestly don't care. I'm just looking for a temporary time machine with the course aimed for 1963. Besides, the dancing moments of the movie are quite enough.Shag takes off with four friends going away to Myrtle beach for a weekend of total fun. Luanne is the proper one who is almost always upset or embarrassed, and she kind of takes the "leader" role, since they are all going in her car and staying at her fathers (the senator's) house, (where you can't sit on the furniture's, use the phone or drink the senator's bourbon). Pudge is a nice girl who has held everything back all her life, but no more! She is also the one who is responsible for the most "shagging" in the movie. Melaina (Fonda) is the wild one who dreams of a career in Hollywood since she is "neither marrying Harvey nor going to college". Carson (Cates) is the sweet and unexperienced girl who IS marrying Harvey. Also, when the movie begins, she thinks that they are going someplace else. But the girls have other plans and they are determined to take Carson for a weekend that she will never forget. One last fling together. A plot like this CAN'T go wrong.Anyway, by the end of the movie they are all different people, and they have learned that things are not always as they seem. You have control of your own destiny. Carson meets Buzz (the lines that these two people have are unbeatable), Luanne gives the audience a real "necking-surprise" and Melaina finally meets Jimmy Valentine who she considers to be her key to a life of luxury in Hollywood. ( I laugh every time Jimmy does his "move"). The story which I like the best though, is the love that develops between Pudge and the "navy" boy Chip. They are just so good people and the conversations between them so sweet and innocent. You really feel happy for them. It would be a crime not making them a couple. This movie has a great ending. The kind which makes you wonder what happens to the people in the film. You actually care about them.The acting is terrific. Bridget Fonda gets a lot of room and maybe it's because her character is the most interesting one. This was before she became a star. I think Phoebe Cates is one of the most underrated actresses ever. Just think about it, how she effects an audience. When she opens her mouth you can't look away. It's like she is born to make these parts. She isn't acting. She IS her characters. " Yes, I am wild. I guess I've been wild all of my life, without even knowing it". One of many great lines in this movie. The one thing that always impresses me in these movies is the setting. They actually make it look like in 1963. The cars, the clothes, the colors, the buildings. It's incredible. If you like these kind of movies, and haven't seen this one, you should be ashamed of yourself! Grade: 8/10