Vashirdfel Simply A Masterpiece

Steineded How sad is this?

Claysaba Excellent, Without a doubt!!

BelSports This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

dougiedc I agree with ptb-8. Buona Sera Mrs. Campbell was well written and a heartfelt comedy. Ortolani's charming and catchy theme song reminds me of another favorite Italian movie The Yellow Rolls Royce. But I'm glad it's unappreciated and forgotten today. Yes, MRS CAMPBELL is a good example of the marriage farces of Hollywood churned out in the 60s and those films did entertain us. But every time it comes on I cannot help realize how far Holllywood stooped to ridicule decent Eurooean women who suffered all sorts of indignity and hardship during a world war. At least Hollywood allowed Ms. Lollobrigida to explain to her boyfriend and housekeeper why she allowed 3 American men believe to be the father of her daughter. I would've enjoyed hearing the Hollywood studio execs talk her into making this film. And when the ex GIs tally up the amount of money they sent to Mrs. Campbell over the years. "You averaged 85 a month, you - a hundred and fifteen, me - a hundred a forty... which, over twenty years, compounded at six percent interest, would come to a hundred and ninety seven thousand dollars." They are amazed. "We paid more war damages than Germany!" We're asked to find humor somewhere. Other than 3 men believing to be the father of a woman's daughter Mrs. Campbell has nothing in common with Mamma Mia. In Mamma Mia, she does not swindle the men out of a hundred and ninety seven thousand dollars, or lie to their wives that her "husband" died in a heroic war battle. Altho I did enjoy the scene when Mrs. Campbell true motivation is revealed. Her scene with the Countess was beautiful showing that perpetrating a cock n' bull story was her only way to avoid a shameful unwed pregnancy.

Maciste_Brother A fun comedy with all star international cast. Even if it stars three big Hollywood actors, the film is hijacked by scene stealing performances from the 3 main actresses: Gina Lollobrigida, Shelley Winters and Lee Grant. Grant plays a smart-ass who's mouth would make a trucker blush. She plays her role as if she was afraid she would be eclipsed by either Gina or Shelley. It didn't happen. She clearly stands out in her scenes.Then there's the incorporable Shelley Winters, who, in her own style and fashion, gives gravitas to a role that could have easily been bland and forgettable and instead is filled with warmth and genuine comedic understanding.But the best performance in this comedy belongs to sexy Gina. Gina was best in comedies and here she excels with unusual aplomb. The role was probably written with her in mind but Gina took it and made it her own. I can't imagine anyone else as Mrs Campbell. It's a role that could have been played in a trashy way but Gina is such a pro that she makes the story of a young girl who slept with 3 soldiers in a span of 10 days sound like clean cut fun. It's definitely one of Gina's best role in her entire career.The male cast is also good but their roles are somewhat underwritten and do the best with what they have. Surprisingly, Phil Silvers AND Telly Savalas, who both usually annoy me in other films, are actually pretty good here. Lawford is the one that registers the least. Vittorio, played by hunky Philippe Leroy, who's Mrs Campbell's current lover, is used as window dressing. The 3 bright performances from the actresses elevate it to an above average comedy.

rre1949 I have loved this movie for years! The quandary of Mrs. Campbell not knowing who her child's father really was. And having to bring them all to town when her daughter wants to get married...funny but not so funny. The cast was great with Gina, Phil and Peter Lawford! Yummy! When Broadway made this movie into the musical, Mama Mia, I was so excited and proud to get copy of the original cast CD. ABBA was the perfect group to use to make this even more memorable. And NOW they are making Mama Mia into a new movie. What could be better!!!! Great story, great songs! I'm hooked twice on this... I will have to see the new movie and get it on DVD when it comes out. Imagine Meryl Streep doing the Gina part? And singing too, I can't wait!

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.