Rosalind Russell in full habit, a bunch of nuns (one with what appears to be a rifle), and a smart ass Hayley Mills ... this doesn't seem like a movie I'd be really interested in. But, my mom, the product of an all girl's Catholic school education, has been asking me to watch "The Trouble with Angels" for almost a year. So one Sunday I finally gave in and we watched.
She remembers the silly movie fondly from when she saw it in her plaid skirt and black and white saddle shoes. It must have seemed exotic to a go off to an old school and cause trouble with friends. And although I've never been to Catholic school and am about 20 years older than she was when she first saw the movie I can see its charm. Even if it is a bit flawed as movies go.
Hayley Mills, Mary, and her best friend Rachel cause, well, trouble for the sisters every chance they get. They lie, smoke, sneak out, start what appears to be a fire, and so on. The movie is cute and harmless but it goes on a little too long and the story doesn't get going until too late. And, the end comes out of nowhere.
But with all that said, young girls would probably still find fun and charm in the campy flick.
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