Paradise, Hawaiian Style

1966

Action / Comedy / Musical

7
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 53% · 1 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 53% · 5K ratings
IMDb Rating 5.5/10 10 2647 2.6K

musical

Plot summary

Blacklisted by the major airlines for endlessly chasing female staff, pilot Rick Richards returns to Hawaii to set up a helicopter charter company with his friend Danny. Having a girl on every island is a good way to get business but it becomes clear that romance and flying don't always mix.

Director

Michael D. Moore Photo
Michael D. Moore

Top cast

Lloyd Kino Photo
Lloyd Kino as Native Dancer
Mary Treen Photo
Mary Treen as Mrs. Belden
Philip Ahn Photo
Philip Ahn as Moki Kaimana
James Shigeta Photo
James Shigeta as Danny Kohana
720p.BluRay
835.68 MB
1280*672
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 30 min
Seeds 7

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by whiskeysauer 6 / 10

Good for nostalgia, but not much of a story

This was a movie that I watched primarily because of the photography of 1960s Hawaii. In the opening scene, there's a great pan of Diamond Head all the way to the Ilikai hotel. If you spend much time in Hawaii, you'll notice hotels that don't exists yet and several that are even being built during the filming of this movie. Specifically, you can see the Outrigger Waikiki under construction as well as what is now known as the Resortquest Waikiki Beach. Ironically, the Resortquest Waikiki Beach is now an Elvis era themed hotel. The Sheraton Waikiki is an empty lot.Another really neat observation is the scene at the beach park near Chinaman's hat. It is literally timeless! The beach looks the same today as it does in the movie. Almost everything else has changed in many ways.The film won't be an example of great acting and certainly the plot leaves a lot to be desired. On the other hand, it's fun to see the island from 40 years ago. Even Kalakaua Ave is a two-way street!
Reviewed by michaelRokeefe 5 / 10

Here we go again; Elvis in Hawaii with beauties and a helicopter.

Producer Hal Wallis uses the same formula as "Blue Hawaii" to no avail. Rick Richards (Presley) enters a partnership in a charter helicopter service with his buddy played by James Shigeta. Richards is temporarily ground by the FAA for losing control of his chopper. Meanwhile Shigeta crashes on a flight with his daughter on board. Without a license, Richards to the rescue. Donna Butterworth plays the sweet little scene stealer. The grown up girls that help by just being there are Suzanne Leigh, Marianna Hill and Linda Wong. Nine songs make up a pleasant soundtrack. "This Is My Heaven" and "Stop Where You Are" are hidden among much flirtation with foolishness. Kauai is a breathe taking backdrop; but "Blue Hawaii" this is not.
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