I have a special feeling for this German film that I bought at a bargain video store in New York. While it is marketed as a softcore sex flick, the (minimal) nudity is not really the point, and definitely fits into the plot. Susie is at first reluctant to swim in the sea without a bikini; by the end of the film she is relaxed and topless on the nude beaches of Ibiza. Michael and Suzie are an engaged couple taking their honeymoon off the coast of Spain. Their reservations are lost and Michael loses their luggage and money to a scam artist promising to get them a room. Suzie berates him and Michael, disenchanted with his nagging wife-to-be, gives in to the temptations that are all around them. He falls in with a free-wheeling motorcycle gang. Eventually his lover leaves him (Hemingway-style) for a bullfighter, and he and Suzie, having found their wild and independent spirit on the island, come back together. While clearly a low-budget venture, this film has a spirited innocence that I find winning. Offbeat characters add color: the son of a rich woman who, looking to get laid, keeps getting taken advantage of; the young, gay bohemian who lives on the beach but gets into trouble over his affair with a businessman's son... Check out this 1980s gem.
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Trash, but not the good kind
Horst_In_Translation7 October 2018
Warning: Spoilers
"Die schönen Wilden von Ibiza" is a West German movie from 1980 set entirely on the island of Ibiza and if you read the names Rothemund and Tomek, you probably already know what to expect here with this one, namely guilty pleasure potential at best. Well, I would say the film comes even short in that field. It's not a problem that the cast is very unknown, also here in Germany and I don't think audiences knew who these guys were back almost 40 years ago. I will admit that the beginning was okay entertaining-wise with the Austrian guy picking up all these tanned chicas and taking them to his villa where Muschi was somewhat entertaining too, but both of them really had way too little screen time afterward and everything that replaced them was bland and forgettable. The more serious story lines about a motor boat out of control, about (harmless) guns firing shots all of a sudden, about a gang of criminals etc. do not really attempt to be taken seriously, which is good because they really cannot be taken seriously at all. But this laissez-faire attitude of the movie cannot hide away how really cheap and unimpressive it is and it tries to hide this behind (not very) erotic scenes with women and men being close to intercourse. Sometimes, for whatever reason (is he gay), the man also simply runs away. Story-wise there is nothing remotely memorable in here at all. The acting is bland and frequently over-the-top and the writing will make you cringe. The sceneries aren't too bad admittedly and will have you long for beach and sun during the colder times of year especially, like right now. Well, what else can I say about this one. It is probably neither Tomek's nor Rothemund's weakest work, which says a lot about their talents I'm afraid and not anything positive. I myself was glad it was a relatively short movie at minimally over 80 minutes only. There are moments when the film is entertaining for how trashy it is, but even these are way too rare. I mean if a guy dressing up as a woman until the naked truth comes out is among the most memorable a film can offer, then that says it all doesn't it? Highly not recommended. Absolutely skip the watch here.
Light, breezy & colorful
sunznc19 December 2009
Okay, so this won't win any awards and you won't see it's stars walking down a red carpet in Hollywood but the film has a lovable quality. It was filmed in Europe and the actors all have sort of a breezy, airy acting style. Nothing becomes too serious here as the story is very lightweight as well.
The sun is always shining here in Ibiza and while a mild motorcycle chase ensues you can hear the singers in the soundtrack;
"Going' on a motorbike, ladies going' down. Going' on a motorbike, ladies' getting' down. Ladies in White, Ladies in Black, got the motorcycle knack".
That pretty much sums up the feel of this groovy, slightly silly film where the characters try to solve some very mild problems, including tourists, in this party town of Ibiza.
The sun is always shining here in Ibiza and while a mild motorcycle chase ensues you can hear the singers in the soundtrack;
"Going' on a motorbike, ladies going' down. Going' on a motorbike, ladies' getting' down. Ladies in White, Ladies in Black, got the motorcycle knack".
That pretty much sums up the feel of this groovy, slightly silly film where the characters try to solve some very mild problems, including tourists, in this party town of Ibiza.
One of the best of the 1970's German sexploitation films
rhayader062531 July 2003
I would have to agree completely with the previous posting form Illinois. I first saw this movie during the late 70's on cable, along with three others in the same genre (She's Nineteen And Ready, The Joy Of Flying, and Paradise Island), all of which were enjoyable for the same reasons. But this one seemed to have a certain charm from the recklessly hedonistic 70's party scene to make me want to watch it over and over again. And it was actually due more to the silly songs, goofy characters and improbable situations than the R-rated sex and partial nudity.
As previously stated, the opening song is hilarious. A sort of heavy metal biker babe song with ridiculous lyrics, presumably written by a German composer with a limited English vocabulary. All the music is really quite well executed, which is another reason I enjoy the movie. But after numerous viewings I think the lyrics actually go something more like this:
"Goin' on a motorbike, ladies showin' down. Goin' on a motorbike, ladies showin' down. Ladies in white, ladies in bleck (sic), get the motorcycle neck! Ladies! Motor ladies...get 'em! (etc. and so on).
Although this is clearly a non-intellectual, dumb summer vacation flick, the actors create quite memorable characters (in particular Poldi Griesehubble, the geeky rich kid who hosts the wild parties and has to pay for everyone's admission to nightclubs, while striking out with all the cute babes...ultimately has the shock of his life when he gets lucky with a transsexual!).
And lastly it is a nice introduction to the balmy Balearic island of Ibiza for those who are not familiar with it. In addition to the silly original music there are also several 70's pop songs contained in the soundtrack to help the slower parts move along. All in all it's a great, mindless holiday escape with nice "scenery", funny characters and memorable music.
As previously stated, the opening song is hilarious. A sort of heavy metal biker babe song with ridiculous lyrics, presumably written by a German composer with a limited English vocabulary. All the music is really quite well executed, which is another reason I enjoy the movie. But after numerous viewings I think the lyrics actually go something more like this:
"Goin' on a motorbike, ladies showin' down. Goin' on a motorbike, ladies showin' down. Ladies in white, ladies in bleck (sic), get the motorcycle neck! Ladies! Motor ladies...get 'em! (etc. and so on).
Although this is clearly a non-intellectual, dumb summer vacation flick, the actors create quite memorable characters (in particular Poldi Griesehubble, the geeky rich kid who hosts the wild parties and has to pay for everyone's admission to nightclubs, while striking out with all the cute babes...ultimately has the shock of his life when he gets lucky with a transsexual!).
And lastly it is a nice introduction to the balmy Balearic island of Ibiza for those who are not familiar with it. In addition to the silly original music there are also several 70's pop songs contained in the soundtrack to help the slower parts move along. All in all it's a great, mindless holiday escape with nice "scenery", funny characters and memorable music.
Great review of a giddy low-budget Euro sexploitation flick
36guy1 May 1999
Every once in awhile, a giddy, low-budget Euro sexploitation flick makes good. This movie is pretty good anyway.
Having enjoyed this movie on many occasions, I think that part of the fun is the really silly music in the dubbed English version. Shallow disco music with moronic lyrics make some of the slow-paced parts worthwhile.
For example, the opening: as three Euro-biker babes cruise down the beach highway on their scootercycles, the opening song introduces them. It went something like this:
Rollin' on a motorbike Ladies starin' down. Rollin' on a motorbike Ladies starin' down. Ladies in black Ladies in white Get those motorcycles!
Three other really silly songs and a few wacky characters move this flick a few inches away from the bare-breast and butt peepshow class.
Having enjoyed this movie on many occasions, I think that part of the fun is the really silly music in the dubbed English version. Shallow disco music with moronic lyrics make some of the slow-paced parts worthwhile.
For example, the opening: as three Euro-biker babes cruise down the beach highway on their scootercycles, the opening song introduces them. It went something like this:
Rollin' on a motorbike Ladies starin' down. Rollin' on a motorbike Ladies starin' down. Ladies in black Ladies in white Get those motorcycles!
Three other really silly songs and a few wacky characters move this flick a few inches away from the bare-breast and butt peepshow class.
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