Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows
Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows

Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows

1968Movie93 minEnglish

Mother Superior of St. Francis Academy is challenged by a modern young nun when they take the girls on a bus trip across the country.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: James NeilsonGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A group of nuns from a progressive convent, led by Sister George, embark on a camping trip with a diverse group of young people. The trip is intended to foster understanding and personal growth but quickly descends into chaos as the youths rebel and the nuns struggle to maintain order and their own composure. Amidst the humorous mishaps and interpersonal conflicts, lessons of faith, maturity, and understanding are explored.

Critical Reception

This lighthearted comedy was generally seen as a harmless family film with some charming performances, though it was often criticized for its simplistic plot and somewhat dated humor. It aimed for gentle laughs and spiritual uplift but rarely achieved significant critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its good intentions and wholesome family-friendly themes.
  • Noted for its light, often silly, comedic moments.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and lack of significant depth.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable, but reviews that exist suggest it's a nostalgic watch for those who enjoyed similar family comedies of the era, finding it amusing but not particularly memorable.

Fun Fact

This film is a sequel to the 1966 film 'The Trouble with Angels', also starring Rosalind Russell and featuring many of the same characters and themes.

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