The movie is based on a popular country music song. Watch "Harper Valley PTA" with that in mind and you'll be pleasantly surprised by the cast of reliable old pros of light comedy lampooning the mores of middle America. But there are a few bonuses to this unpretentious film, starting with the vivacious and lovely Barbara Eden and ending with a truckload full of Seattle Slew's less-savory contributions. Also, look for the great Louis Nye (playing a lecherous Realtor) to get his comeuppance in a way to delight foot, leg and Asian-woman fetishists everywhere. Like the much more contemporary Michael J. Fox star vehicle "The Secret of My Success," "Harper Valley" offers a pleasing mix of comedy, sexy situations and root-for-the-little-guy moments that make the film enjoyable from beginning to end. Solid comic acting all around. It's no "The Man Who Came to Dinner," but "Harper Valley" contains enough real laughs to make it worth 90 minutes of your time.
Review of Harper Valley P.T.A.
