The rebellious sixties and sexual revolution bring on heartbreak, humor and tragedy for rich girl Suzy Kendall who goes to work in a sweets factory (not telling anyone of her social status),tries to avoid trouble, and tries to get her new friends out of situations in an illegal ways. With a little help of Carnaby Street shops, her new girlfriends are the height of fashion, and until they open their mouths, seemingly sophisticated. These young women live their lives with abandon, trying to find mometary fun yet ultimately ending up down the highway to unhappiness. It ain't no "smashing time".
It's a fascinating view of the late 60's, but not a very happy one, as living without thinking about the consequences only leads to tears, but these young women are devoted to their friends and hoping for true love. British musical theater legend Maureen Lipman, Adrienne Posta (the girl who gets into trouble to her regret) and Liz Fraser are among Kendall's circle of new friends with Dennis Waterman and Alfie Bass are among the young men, with one finding his destiny very early with a deadly thrill ride. Visually thrilling with great period costumes and fantastic locations footage, as well as some terrific songs in the background. A great script, fascinating characters and an important story makes this a historically thrilling film, dated for certain, but the way its presented makes that hardly matter.
It's a fascinating view of the late 60's, but not a very happy one, as living without thinking about the consequences only leads to tears, but these young women are devoted to their friends and hoping for true love. British musical theater legend Maureen Lipman, Adrienne Posta (the girl who gets into trouble to her regret) and Liz Fraser are among Kendall's circle of new friends with Dennis Waterman and Alfie Bass are among the young men, with one finding his destiny very early with a deadly thrill ride. Visually thrilling with great period costumes and fantastic locations footage, as well as some terrific songs in the background. A great script, fascinating characters and an important story makes this a historically thrilling film, dated for certain, but the way its presented makes that hardly matter.