RyothChatty ridiculous rating

Tedfoldol everything you have heard about this movie is true.

Sharkflei Your blood may run cold, but you now find yourself pinioned to the story.

Kien Navarro Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

moonspinner55 Small-budget Universal film stars John Mills as the salty skipper of his own ramshackle fishing vessel whose teenage daughter finds romance for the first time with a law-school graduate on vacation; all three coast into trouble when modern-day pirates vie for a treasure map Mills has in his possession. Sub-Disney nonsense is brash and frantic, yet the high adventure we anticipate never quite arrives. Hayley Mills as Spring isn't allowed to act her age--she's too old to still be playing the kissless teenager--however her quieter moments with James MacArthur are sweetly done, and the film is certainly airy and lively, if not especially memorable. ** from ****

maynardski This is a wonderful movie. It was played frequently during my teenage years and I always watched it. It is one of my favorite movies. Unfortunately, I haven't seen it on TV in years.There is something for all audiences in this movie. It might not have all the flashy special effects we find today, but is so entertaining. It is funny, romantic, and wholesome. Pirates add some action scenes for those who need to see battles. Also, most of the film takes place outside and the scenery is beautiful.Haley Mills is so charming and innocent. She is also quite humorous without trying to be. James MacArthur was also very entertaining. He was a gentleman. James portrayed someone so out of his element yet happy to be there. So many people are waiting for this movie to be released on DVD. Why hasn't Universal made this movie available? Come on Universal ... what gives?

ricochet67 This was my favorite movie when I was growing up. Even now, as a middle-aged mom, every time it's on I try to catch it. I haven't seen it on the tube or cable in years and my old VHS copy that I managed to tape the last time it was on (in the middle of the week at 2:00 a.m.) is deteriorating. There are some really good lines - the comic relief provided by Cark & Cleary is very well done - Lionel Jeffries was excellent. But on the cable showings, they put in so many commercials that some of the most memorable lines / clips are ruined by the crappy editing. Last time I saw it, there were 7 minutes of commercials and 7 minutes of movie in the two hour slot. Some of my favorite remembered lines were missing. I've got a bunch of James McArthur's and Hayley Mills' DVDs - I buy them all - whether they are produced by Disney or someone else - JM was my favorite actor as a teen - what's taking so long to issue this The Truth About Spring? We need more old family movies / classics to be available! Karen Davie, FL

wilhunteye I saw this film when I still had a crush on Halley Mills (I was 14,in 1964) So what if I'm a romantic? It was a nice Feel good Movie, set it the Caribbean when even pirates seemed a little less lethal. It was a clean right of passage / Baby leaves the nest film. Cleverly written not overdone, while showing the acting talents of Halley and her father John. When I finaly made my way to the Caribbean where this film was shot ten years later,I found I wasn't alone in my love for this film. Now I which I had this film on DVD.