After the first Gidget film ends with Jeff declaring his love, the couple goes apart for a year. Now, Moondoggie - James Darren - comes back still crazy about Francie - Deborah Walley replacing Sandra Dee. Ditto for her she loves him. But then her Dad Russ - Carl Reiner - announces the family is going to Hawaii on vacation. Gidget tells Jeff thinking he will say she cant leave him. He tells her she mustnt miss Hawaii. Miffed Gidget throws his pin back at him and bawls her way to Honolulu. On the way, she meets pretty but jealous teen Abby and 4 young males including hot dancer Eddie - Michael Callan. Just as Dad wires Jeff to come join them and cheer up Gidget, Francie starts having fun with Eddie. Seeing green, Abby makes a play for Moondoggie. Uh oh This cute sequel loses a tad with Walley replacing Dee. But, shes cute and dances great. Thank God for Darren who charms sings and romances. Reiner is funny and the rest of the cast likeable. Naturally the scenery is stunning plus the costumes are terrific. Any Gidget fans will adore this zesty sequel.
Review of Gidget Goes Hawaiian
