I suspect the ratings here depend on where the reviewer saw the movie: theater or TV/video. In other words the age of the reviewer is key to how they feel about this movie.
I was 8 years old when this movie came to a local theater. Our city had one television station and no such thing as cable TV. "I Love Lucy" on our 17 inch B&W TV was a high entertainment point for our household. Sunday night, if I recall correctly. After a couple years of following Lucy and Desi on TV, we were really excited to see them in a movie! It didn't disappoint...but remember, I was 8 years old.
Years later, what did I remember? Trailer brakes first! Trailer brakes first! And the rocks Lucy collected (contrary to national park wisdom--take only pictures; leave only footprints.) Just by accident, I came across this movie today on one of the 60 local broadcast channels. First thing that occurred to me was that I wonder what I Love Lucy would be like without the laugh track. Next was how enjoyable it is to see all the 1950's cars and things, plus Lucy and Desi in actual locations rather than 99% on a sound stage.
So bottom line for me is an 8 out of 10. That's 9 for nostalgia and 7 for comedy.
I was 8 years old when this movie came to a local theater. Our city had one television station and no such thing as cable TV. "I Love Lucy" on our 17 inch B&W TV was a high entertainment point for our household. Sunday night, if I recall correctly. After a couple years of following Lucy and Desi on TV, we were really excited to see them in a movie! It didn't disappoint...but remember, I was 8 years old.
Years later, what did I remember? Trailer brakes first! Trailer brakes first! And the rocks Lucy collected (contrary to national park wisdom--take only pictures; leave only footprints.) Just by accident, I came across this movie today on one of the 60 local broadcast channels. First thing that occurred to me was that I wonder what I Love Lucy would be like without the laugh track. Next was how enjoyable it is to see all the 1950's cars and things, plus Lucy and Desi in actual locations rather than 99% on a sound stage.
So bottom line for me is an 8 out of 10. That's 9 for nostalgia and 7 for comedy.