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Highly Overrated But Still Good

Movie star Marlo Manners walks down the aisle for the sixth time; her latest love is a rich, titled Brit, but their honeymoon plans are thwarted by her work, her ex-husbands hanging about, and by an international conference taking place in the same ritzy hotel. It would be easy to criticize this harmless comedy, the final cinematic bow from Mae West, based on the fact it is nothing more than a showcase (i.e., vanity project) for its star, adapted from her 1926 play, "Sex"; and yet, all it aspires to be is a frivolous enjoyment for fans, with campy musical numbers, grinning musclemen in a gymnasium sequence, a mini-fashion show (with Mae modeling elaborate Edith Head ensembles) and one-liners galore. What's fair is to say the movie looks cheap and terrible, and most of the supporting performances are terrible, and our star (84 years old at the time of filming) can hardly move around. Timothy Dalton is breezy as Mae's spouse (who tells columnist Rona Barrett he feels 'gay', leading her to believe he's homosexual), and the two have a lovely duet on "Love Will Keep Us Together"; also, Dom DeLuise has fun singing the Beatles song "Honey Pie" while tap-dancing on a piano. Still, no U.S. movie studio wanted to distribute the film after it was produced independently, so the production team released it themselves, meaning that somebody believed in the picture and thought it was worth the effort. Not exactly a happy Hollywood ending for Mae West, though it allowed her a small bit of renewed glory before her death in 1980. * from ****

In the movie Sunset Boulevard, the character of Norma Desmond spends a good portion of the movie hard at work on a script that is eventually described as terrible and un-filmable once it is complete. I like to think Sextette is the film she was working on.I will say this, even if you are the kind of person who has built a shrine to Mae West in your home, this movie should give you pause. 80-something Mae West plays a version of herself named "Marlo Manners." Ms. Manners is an international film star/sex symbol who has just arrived in London following her marriage to a 30-something Timothy Dalton. International intrigue abounds (Ms. Manners is naturally a skilled diplomat), along with some eye opening "musical numbers" that consist of the cast dancing around Mae West, who barely looks able to sway side to side in a consistent fashion.Sextette is a campy delight, but it's also just really sad. Watching the movie, I think there is a real question as to how lucid Mae West was at this point in her life. She doesn't seem entirely aware of where she is, and her line readings are, at best, confused. Aside from those issues, the movie itself is just a bizarre vanity project for a faded film star who was still doing the same shtick in 1978 that she had been doing since the early 1900s. Overall, it's an interesting movie to watch, but also serves as a warning about knowing when to say "no" to a project.

I saw this movie on TV several years ago and thought that I would hate it after reading so many terrible reviews. It's true that this is a movie aimed mainly at Mae West fans and it was made about 40 years too late. But the production values are high and the acting is great. Mae looked good for her age and it was the only film offer she had received in a while. Like Mae said 'if I don't work what should I do, sit in a chair all day and rock'. The movie is good fun and it is nice to see Mae having such a good time. There were lots of stories being told at the time she made this about her mental and physical condition but these nasty stories which we all heard were proved to be false. Long live Mae

I rented this movie and I really enjoyed it a lot! Why? Well mostly because I love movies and I am familiar with Mae West I guess. I think I have seen all her movies starting from her classics in the 30's and 40's on up.This was her last movie and I think she did a fine job in this movie. I really enjoyed it and liked it a lot. I thought that Miss West did a fantastic job with this film. I was very astonished that she was so remarkably the same as she was during her heyday in the thirties. This was a star that is one of a kind and make no mistake—there will never be another like her again.As I watched this film, I was in a state of shock because it seemed as if time had stood still and there seemed to be no gap from the 30's and 40's and the time this film was made in the late 70's. When Mae does that Happy Birthday 21 number there is absolutely nostalgia and magic because it is poignant and amazing at the same time.Mae sure aged well, she still possessed all those Westian traits and characteristics and I have to say, I do not believe I have ever witnessed this before with any movie star. She was totally amazing to say the least.Oh yeah, I know all about the negative comments about this film, but all I have to say is this: How can anyone rate a movie fairly if they are hostile and determined to criticize? I have to say the negative comments concerning this movie do say practically the same tired old things, and no one can fairly evaluate a movie if they are hostile or have pre-conceived notions.I think this movie was meant for fans of Mae West, was meant for total camp, and I have to say that I was not disappointed! One cannot evaluate a movie is one is prejudiced regarding age, appearance or whatever. One cannot evaluate a movie honestly and objectively if one is prejudiced in any manner—especially if one is age-prejudiced or only concerned about appearances.Negative comments here reflect exactly what I am talking about. If one is prejudiced about age or appearance, then the comments one posts reflect this. As soon as I read comments about a movie that attack one's age or appearance, then I know that those comments have lost all credibility. I thought it was illegal to discriminate against one because of a person's age? Is that not true? Then why does IMDb allow these negative comments only based on age??? That is completely unfair to say the least! If one wants to criticize then fine—but do so without attacking a person personally because of age, appearance, etc.! It is unfair, unthinking, and unfeeling to attack only because of one's age! I think that reveals so very much about a commentator too! Take it from there!!! This movie is far better than some people give it credit for. One must put aside pre-conceived notions and look at a film with non-prejudiced eyes to fairly evaluate a film. I have to say I thought this film was really perky, really good, and possesses a truly campy element. It is funny! It is good-natured! And most importantly—it is harmless!!! Of course I am not prejudiced in any way and I am also very open-minded so this reflects my comments.What is the matter with some of these "critics" that overly criticize? As soon as you read the attacks on Miss West's abilities, appearance, and age, then you know right away that those comments are without merit.I just can't believe that some people are so absolutely heartless to say some of the very, very negative comments I have read here. I would say, why did those like that watch this movie to begin with? I think the answer is because those people want to criticize and have something very lacking in their own personalities and qualities. If a person wants to comment negatively, then that person should, but they should also not attack a person personally because then the comments they make lose all credibility.No worse than lots and lots of films! It is also not an Academy Award winner, but maybe it should have been for effort!!!!! I give it as big 10 for Mae still doing what she always did best, and that is just basically being her sexy, amazing self!!!! Still love you great Mae!