Change of Habit
Dr. John Carpenter takes the job of running a health center in a low-income district. He enlists three women to help out who — unbeknownst to him — are actually nuns in street clothes. The church wants to improve the neighborhood but fears that nuns in full habit would not be well received. Unaware of her unavailability, John falls for Sister Michelle, serenading her with his guitar — which, luckily for him, effectively wears away at her religious resolve.
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Plot Summary
Three nuns, Sister Catherine, Sister Margaret, and Sister Alma, go undercover as laywomen to a city clinic in a poverty-stricken area to help the sick and needy. Sister Catherine falls in love with a local doctor, John Carpenter, who is unaware of her true identity. The film explores themes of faith, love, and the challenges of a secular life for those devoted to religious vows.
Critical Reception
Change of Habit was met with mixed reviews from critics and audiences, often considered a less-than-stellar entry in Elvis Presley's filmography. While Presley's performance was sometimes praised, the film's plot and pacing were frequently criticized. It did not achieve significant box office success.
What Reviewers Say
- Elvis Presley's charisma is evident, but the film struggles with a weak plot.
- Mary Tyler Moore offers a gentle performance, but the premise feels contrived.
- The musical numbers are somewhat integrated but don't elevate the melodrama.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a pleasant, albeit somewhat dated, viewing experience. Many appreciate the novelty of seeing Elvis Presley in a different kind of role and enjoy the performances of the lead actors. However, some find the plot predictable and the overall execution lacking.
Fun Fact
The film marked one of the few times Elvis Presley played a character who wasn't an outright bachelor, as his character, Dr. John Carpenter, was a widower.
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