this be a terrible movie and and i be not even sure why it so terrible . it ugly and for one and with that trendy 1970s visual style that maybe seem like a good idea at the time but which now enable one to instantly recognize a film from that time period a be a 70 product . the film retain the story and song that make the stage version of the musical such a hit and but the song sound lifeless on screen . but mostly and the movie suck because of the wan performance of lucille ball and who you would think would be able to make something of this large than life character if anyone could . she sleepwalk through the movie like a terrified actress choke on her open night and and the film sink with her . even bea arthur and who i bet be hilarious in the best friend role onstage and can not breathe any life into this stinker . avoid at all cost . grade represent d .