Second viewing (first one between 1983 and 1986, probably).
The film explores the romantic entanglements of three sisters, always having marriage as the explicit goal. One of the sisters receives more attention of the plot than the other two. The husband candidates comprise an upbeat composer, a downbeat arranger-singer, a former plumber who has his own business, and another chap whose profession I do not recollect having been mentioned.
Romantic drama. The theme concerns young women faced with decisions about their lives, but those amount here to who's going to marry whom, and very little else. A side theme explores the issue of optimistic versus pessimistic approaches to life. This is done in a stereotypical and slightly ludicrous way. Cigarettes have an important dramatic role. There are nice songs thrown in, which are sung by two of the main characters, and which relate thematically to the plot. It is a moderately agreeable film, albeit laden with fifties' ideology which clouds social issues, including those of gender roles.
Rating: 52 (up from 44)
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