I knew nothing about "Butterflies Are Free" when I started watching it, which made it even more of a treat. For starters, it was interesting to see Goldie Hawn play a role that isn't a ditz. True, she's a sweet-talker with a fine figure, but clearly competent. The movie actually surprised me in what it revealed about Edward Albert's character.
But despite these, Eileen Heckart's Oscar-winning performance as the mom is the one that really deserves the praise. Without getting hostile or threatening anyone, that character made me feel as if I was walking on eggshells. Heckart might not be the most well known actress, but man that woman could play a role.
The movie is based on a play by Leonard Gershe, and it feels like a play. I understand that the original play takes place in New York, but the movie transfers it to San Francisco, giving us a look at the city - or a few blocks of it - in the days immediately after the hippie era. What a time to be alive!
Anyway, it's not a great movie, but I recommend it.
But despite these, Eileen Heckart's Oscar-winning performance as the mom is the one that really deserves the praise. Without getting hostile or threatening anyone, that character made me feel as if I was walking on eggshells. Heckart might not be the most well known actress, but man that woman could play a role.
The movie is based on a play by Leonard Gershe, and it feels like a play. I understand that the original play takes place in New York, but the movie transfers it to San Francisco, giving us a look at the city - or a few blocks of it - in the days immediately after the hippie era. What a time to be alive!
Anyway, it's not a great movie, but I recommend it.