teeport-1 So many films fail in their initial run, then enjoy a happier afterlife via TV reruns & video. I first saw GOOD TIMES on a Movie for a Sunday Evening in the '70s, then in the regular rotation for Movies 'til Dawn', then it disappeared for a long spell before reappearing on DVD. Kudos again to Anchor Bay! I've a real affection for these innocent, lightweight musicals starring pop stars, and this one didn't disappoint: musically, thespically or photographically. Sonny & Cher were inspired comic actors even then. 1967 was an especially outstanding year for original movie music (JUNGLE BOOK; MAD MONSTER PARTY; portions of DR. DOLITTLE; many, many more) and Sonny Bono's song score was another good reason why. Some of his best are here: IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS (with Cher performing against comic-strip backgrounds); JUST A NAME (a touching & cinematic 'traveling' musical number) & the title song, done in a saloon setting. In short, the movie perfectly fulfills modest expectations. Unfortunately, the movie also coincided with S&C's declining statistics on the pop charts...until their 1971 comeback. The comedy is broad but lovable, probably best in the western spoof. George Sanders has genuine menace, he adds a touch of real anxiety & suspense to the situation, you really feel for Sonny when he's obviously not going to meet an implacable deadline. The film's ending is bittersweet, not entirely "happy." GOOD TIMES is a genuinely good time, though. For me, with every viewing it gives a happy glow to the next day. It certainly deserves better than it's average rating here. Critical Appraisal: 6 Personal Enjoyment: 8

bscell If you enjoy off the wall humor, and have a fondness for 60's nostalgia, you will like this movie (in my opinion). I found the film to be good-natured, a bit silly in spots, and touched with a slightly warped sense of humor that held my attention for the relatively short run-time. I just wish that Cher had a larger role in this one, but, I guess (at the time), Sonny was considered the real "talent." Granted, Sonny can't sing very well (especially so when compared to Cher), however, he seems to be having a "good time" making the movies within the movie. The Western spoof is especially entertaining.This is a guilty pleasure movie. It amused me, made me smile a few times, and that is enough for me to recommend it!

DKosty123 Yes, the movie has good music, but when you compare this with Sonny & Cher's other work, this is the worst I have seen. The film is stuffed with visual montages, & a meaningless plot. Sadly the movie has a lot of eye candy but not enough shots of a young, prime hard bodied Cher. The film does not have any humor which is what made their Variety show go. That element missing is the biggest problem, as I can only wonder why it was left out. Drama from Sonny & Cher puts you to sleep, & serious scenes from a couple whose only serious accomplishments in their lives is their music just doesn't work. The only thing that gets 1 point from me is the nostalgia value because other than that, this film is a total zero.

Melllvar This movie is a classic example of 60's camp.The main story,Sonny's desire to star in a movie and Cher's lack of interest,takes a back seat to the fantasy sequences which satirize various movie generas.The soundtrack is excellent.Sonny Bono was a musical genius and this film is the perfect showcase of this,and though Cher is talented,I think she did her best work with Sonny.If you are a fan of Sonny and/or Cher this is a movie you shouldn't miss.