The Pussycat Syndrome (1983) User Reviews

Softcore Snoozefest

[John_Mclaren · 2/10 · 14 January 2007]

Sun, sea and bonking coupled with copious (indeed continuous) nudity ought to be a recipe for cinematic success.

However this little number (also called the "Pussycat Syndrome") is a failure, despite using some gorgeous locations on the Greek islands.

Although the two leads, Jacqueline Marcan and Ajita Wilson, are naked for most of the time, the main problem is that neither of them is particularly attractive. Ms Marcan is a tad overweight and suffering from tan-lines (even though she never sunbathes with clothes on). Ms Wilson is....well....as we all know ... not exactly entirely female given that her operative history is one of the most famous in celluloid history.

There is no plot to speak of- only a succession of ill thought through hump scenes. And beyond our two heroines, there is little other exposure to get skin hounds excited. If you want an early 1980s moving Playboy, this might appeal to you. Otherwise I would skip it.

this is never boring

[christopher-underwood · 7/10 · 17 February 2011]

This is a jolly and likable soft core sex movie. I'm taking the date from IMDb listing but am fairly certain this was the US release date for a film more likely to have been made in the late 70s. It may be that it is as a result of the director's limited abilities but the fact that this seems to jump about, with a scenario seemingly set up only to be abandoned, but it does mean this is never boring. Even the sex scenes, of which there are many and varied, are not over long. Tina Eklund, as the large buxom co- lead does really well and certainly seems to be enjoying herself. Ever reliable Ajita Wilson also helps this sunny, infectious movie, happily along. Some of the dubbing is a bit lazy, for instance someone says they are going off to change, but don't, breakfast is announced and missed out, but then like the seeming sloppiness of the direction, these quirks are not unwelcome. Did I mention Ajita in conversation with a mule? Probably not and I've no idea where the title comes from.

Enjoyable soft-core comedy romp

[Woodyanders · 8/10 · 14 May 2012]

Fashion models and best friends Gloria (buxom blonde bombshell Tina Eklund) and Donna (stunning black transsexual Ajita Wilson) travel to Greece for a photo shoot. The two gals embark on a series of joyous carnal adventures that include picking up two hunky hitchhikers and helping troubled and repressed artist Maria (ravishing long-haired brunette beauty Jacqueline Marcant) overcome her sexual hang-ups so she can once again make love to her rich voyeur husband (dashing Herbert Hofer). Director Ilias Mylonakos, working from an eventful and episodic script by Vagelis Fournistakis, relates the slight, but entertaining story at a zippy pace, maintains a pleasant merry tone throughout, and, of course, delivers a copious amount of yummy female nudity (the guys likewise show their stuff for the ladies) and sizzling soft-core sex scenes. The charming and natural easy'n'breezy chemistry between Eklund and Wilson keeps the film bubbling along (and both ladies look fabulous in their birthday suits, too). Moreover, the blithely bawdy humor and infectiously good-natured sensibility prevent this movie from degenerating into gross and offensive sleaze. The bright cinematography by Petros Karavidoglou vividly captures the gorgeous sunniness of the striking exotic locations. Gerhard Heinz's frothy score does the bouncy trick. Good light-hearted fun.