It's wonderful to see a film that captures your imagination and whisks you away to a different time in your life. In my eyes, the Flamingo Kid is one of those films. Whatever it lacks in overall polish, it more than makes up for in its charm.
The films main character is Jeffrey, a Brooklyn native who's just graduated high school and dreams of being somewhere else. On a chance encounter, he winds up being invited to a fancy beach resort in Long Island, where he's immediately captivated by their lifestyle. He finds a way in, but slowly becomes so hypnotized that he can't see what's happening and his family life begins to deteriorate. Jeffrey eventually has to decide what's really important and whether this new life is real or just a dream.
Great performances by the entire cast. The soundtrack is wonderful, perfect for a magical, 1963 summertime. The directing is competent and flows very well. If you've ever had summers in your youth that you wish would last forever, this is the film that will bring back those fond memories.
The films main character is Jeffrey, a Brooklyn native who's just graduated high school and dreams of being somewhere else. On a chance encounter, he winds up being invited to a fancy beach resort in Long Island, where he's immediately captivated by their lifestyle. He finds a way in, but slowly becomes so hypnotized that he can't see what's happening and his family life begins to deteriorate. Jeffrey eventually has to decide what's really important and whether this new life is real or just a dream.
Great performances by the entire cast. The soundtrack is wonderful, perfect for a magical, 1963 summertime. The directing is competent and flows very well. If you've ever had summers in your youth that you wish would last forever, this is the film that will bring back those fond memories.