Evengyny Thanks for the memories!

Maidexpl Entertaining from beginning to end, it maintains the spirit of the franchise while establishing it's own seal with a fun cast

Hayden Kane There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

Gary The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

weezeralfalfa No, it's not a porno film, just a silly, fun, experience, headed by Doris Day and Rod Taylor. Much slapstick is included in this breezy farce. The screenplay has Rod head of a division in a NASA research facility on Catalina Island. CA. Nearby, Doris's acting father, Arthur Godfrey, runs a glass bottom boat for tourists to get a better look at life in the shallows. Doris is a new guide for tourists at the aerospace facility. Rod's present main project is to find a way to overcome the problem of weightlessness in space. Doris gets a taste of this research when she walks through the wrong door. Next, we see her floating around in the air. ....In his conversation with Doris about his research, he mentions a new(phony) project, with the goal of getting to Venus, which he invites her to participate in. Naturally, he calls it Project Venus, which, of course, could refer to Doris, as well, as he is much taken by this gorgeous, vivacious, widow, who has no children. ......Actually, the two got off to a bad start when Rod was fishing and Doris dove into adjacent waters. The fishing line hooked Doris's bottom piece and somehow pulled it off as Rod reeled his line in, thinking he had a big fish. We didn't see how she got out of this predicament! Use your imagination. Periodically, Rod would do or say something that ticked Doris off, and this sometimes romantic relationship would sour for a time...... Doris got her one high heel stuck in a grating, with Rod nearby. He grabbed her leg, trying to pull the shoe out. She got mad, and ran off with just one shoe on. Eventually, Rod got the shoe out, and chased her down......Doris experienced the wonders of a high tech kitchen at the space center , including a popup egg beater. The most interesting gadget was a robotic vacuum cleaner, with a hose that acted rather like an elephant's trunk, getting up close and personal with Doris. ......One of the funniest scenes is when an electrician is on a ladder and leans to his left, putting his foot on an adjacent table, right in the middle of Doris's banana cream cake, which she had made for Ron. Doris makes things worse when she brings a tall skinny trash receptacle to put the cake remains in. Somehow, the electrician manages to get his foot stuck in this, and a little later Doris also gets her foot stuck in it.....In the last half, the frequency of slapstick decreases, as more attention is paid to the developing romance, and to the fantasy promoted by some that Doris is a Russian spy. This fantasy is fueled by the fact that her dog is named Vladimir, whom some assume is her Russian contact. One snooper overhears her say that last night, she slept with Vladimir, and assumes the worst. To me, the spy-hunting portion is less interesting than the early part, but you may differ........ Doris gets to sing a bit, dueting with Godfrey, playing his ukulele, to the rousing "The Glass Bottom Boat", with some interesting lyrics. Also, a brief rendition of her hit "Que, Sera, Sera". Later, she sings the dreamy "Soft as the Starlight", while alone under the stars. See it at YouTube.

Bill Becker I was in my mid-20s when this came out, but I never saw it. Doris Day is as cute as ever, and very appealing. The supporting actors are perfect for their roles. The movie seems to me to be a spoof on the cold war, and contains something of a prescient comment about CIA ineptitude; something I would not expect from a major studio. Overall, an enjoyable film with guffaw-generating moments.That said, I am also interested in knowing a bit about the locations. The "NASA" exteriors look very much like California State University at Northridge, CA where I began my own college career in 1959. What looks to be the library building was not there then. The genuine rocket engine tests and locations shown were almost certainly shot at the Rocketdyne facility in the Santa Susana Mountains. The Saturn 2nd stage J-2 rockets were tested there. The first-stage F-1s were tested at Rye Canyon in the Castaic area. I worked graveyard at Santa Susana for 1-1/2 years 1963-65, and also watched a night J-2 test; possibly from the same bunker that Day and Taylor watched from. Any information on these locations will be appreciated.

SimonJack What fun in the sun, at the space research plant, at the party and under the stars! Each setting has its own cluster of comedic slips, falls, gag-lines or situations, and this large cast of laugh-getters churns out the funny by the barrel. For a comedy, the plot is anything but predictable, and a major subplot about spying is the source of most of the hilarious antics, trip-ups and sight gags involving various members of the cast. The scenic shots around Catalina Island are a plus, and the gadgets and gizmos invented by Rod Taylor's character add to the laughs. Doris Day is at her funny best in Glass Bottom Boat. Her foibles and antics bring hearty laughs at times, grins and chuckles at others. Rod Taylor is the epitome of a male lead – looks, intelligence, wit, charm, kindness and easy-going calm. And what a great supporting cast with several top comedians, including Paul Lynde, Dom DeLuise, Dick Martin and Edward Andrews. For those of us who grew up with or watched the early years of TV, this movie holds something special in the appearances of Arthur Godfrey and Dick Martin. I remember catching the Arthur Godfrey show (I think it was on Saturday mornings then) when my folks watched it (from 1949 to 1959 – we got our first TV in 1949). I think some of his later shows were broadcast from Hawaii. Godfrey had a friendly personality and was one of the first TV hosts who had a general talk and variety show. His ukulele was always at hand. Dick Martin and partner Dan Rowan had an early comedy variety show on TV. "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" ran from 1968 to 1973. The show "discovered" or helped launch some of the best comedians of the last half of the 20th century – well before Saturday Night Live came on the scene. Henry Gibson, Ruth Buzzi, Flip Wilson, Goldie Hawn, Arte Johnson, Jo Anne Worley and Lily Tomlin were among the early stars to rise from Laugh-In. As a full comedy and light romance, Glass Bottom Boat holds up well at the top of the genre. But the extensive comedic cast, including the two early TV icons of entertainment, makes this a special film worth note for its historical value as well. I don't think Godfrey or Martin appeared in any other movie of consequence. The DVD with this film also has some notable extras. One is a featurette with spectacular scenery of Catalina Island. Another is an interesting historical capsule about NASA. The U.S. space program still was in its infancy, and returning spacecraft dropped into the sea where they were recovered by ships. And, anyone who enjoys cartoons will like the excellent educational cartoon: "The Dot and the Line." "The Glass Bottom Boat" is top drawer entertainment fit for the whole family. It's sure to make even the most dour face laugh, grin and smile at various moments.

wes-connors The script, pacing, and editing of "The Glass Bottom Boat" fail Doris Day and Rod Taylor. It's a shame, because the movie seemed to have had a lot to offer.Surprisingly, Ms. Day plays an attractive divorced woman who has given up on romance; instead, she enjoys her job, and a "family" of animals. Mr. Taylor, we assume, is otherwise interested in twentysomethings, but he is attracted to Day. Their introductory scene has Day half-naked, so we know Taylor is aware her sexual allure is not faltering. I thought their relationship was far to underplayed - Day subtlety touches on it in a scene following a romantic encounter; but, we know too little of the lead characters' past.The supporting players are fantastic - Paul Lynde looks great as a woman, showing he could have also played Endora on "Bewitched" (as well as Uncle Arthur)! BUT, the script doesn't gel - it's a shame Taylor revealed he thought Day's character was too stupid to be a spy. Later, he says he loves her banana cream pies; yet, we are left believing he really thinks she is stupid. They should have yelled, "RE-WRITE!" ***** The Glass Bottom Boat (1966) Frank Tashlin ~ Doris Day, Rod Taylor, Paul Lynde