Oh, These Young People!
Oh, These Young People!

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Oh, These Young People!

1967
Movie
87 min
Hungarian

Laci is facing maturation and he wants to work, but his intellectual parents want him to be at the university. Laci feels lonely, because back home the centre is his younger brother and he also deceived in Zsuzsa, his class mate. The girl is already an accomplished pop singer, member of the Illés, and she only returns the love of Laci as a friend. But through Zsuzsa he can meet the members of the well-established group, whose members even lend him their instruments for the concert of the school group. They also play together and another brown girl cheers him already.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Hal CooperGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A young woman inherits a large sum of money and decides to use it to buy a dilapidated mansion and turn it into a haven for artists and bohemians. She faces opposition from the town's conservative residents and deals with the eccentric personalities of her new tenants. The film follows her struggles to maintain her vision while navigating love and societal expectations.

Critical Reception

"Oh, These Young People!" was a moderately received television film. While praised for its lighthearted portrayal of youth culture and its charming performances, it was also criticized for its simplistic plot and predictable humor. Audiences generally enjoyed its escapist themes and the chemistry between the lead actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its youthful exuberance and optimistic outlook.

  • Cited for its light and breezy comedic tone.

  • Some critics found the plot to be a bit thin and predictable.

Google audience: Audience reviews for "Oh, These Young People!" highlight its charming and feel-good nature. Viewers appreciated the film's positive message and the engaging performances, finding it to be a pleasant and entertaining watch for its time.

Fun Fact

This film was originally a made-for-television movie, which was less common for feature-length films in 1967 compared to today.

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