If you're a woman, you've probably always wanted to visit the Mediterranean islands, bask in the bright bright sunshine, swim in the blue blue water, and dance on the white sandy beaches.And if you're a guy, you're probably always wanted to make it with two good looking babes who seem to be OK about that arrangement.Either way, you get your wish with SUMMER LOVERS. Michael and Cathy (Peter Gallagher and Daryl Hannah), two college-age sweethearts have come to a Greek island as a sort of pre-nup romp. It's a little tough to figure out if either of them has a genuine job back in the States; Michael seems to have some slight interest in photography and Cathy has some slight interest in painting. Now you might suppose that Daryl Hannah would be more than satisfactory for any man alive, but before many days pass Michael is taking an interest in a sweet young thing in a neighboring cabin, Lena (Valerie Quennessen). Michael pursues her, chats her up, accompanies her to a nude beach, and manages to do with her what you might want to do if you didn't have Daryl Hannah waiting at home for you.Almost immediately Michael is bringing Lena into his and Cathy's cabin, and it's sort of obvious immediately to Cathy that Michael expects her to make room in bed for Lena. Here I have to admit that my experience in such matters is very limited; I have never romanced anyone of Daryl Hannah's caliber, and if I did I am sure I would not risk it by introducing an unnecessary explosive like Valerie Quennessen. So I am somewhat astonished that Cathy doesn't require much persuasion to move over darling for Lena.We have a brief moment of comic relief when Cathy's uptight mom (Barbara Rush) pops in for a brief visit to discover that what should have been a bonding preparatory for her daughter's wedding has turned into a three- way. Then Lena wants to get analytical and decides that the relationship is too superficial and leaves. Instead of her absence giving Michael and Cathy an opportunity to tighten up, the both of them seem to miss her keenly. What they don't know is that Lena also misses them - although, as she already pointed out, they don't even know her last name.Spoiler: A couple of weeks later their vacation is over, Michael and Cathy are supposed to fly back to the States. But Lena rides her motorscooter over to the little airport and they all hug and kiss, and then run away from the airplane to continue their island love affair. Except, of course, Michael and Cathy have run out of money and their visas have expired and they are not permitted to get any jobs locally, and they don't speak the language, and Lena has none of those problems but how long can she sustain those two nitwits.This is a fantasy -- nice sunny beaches, Daryl Hannah and Valerie Quennessen not wearing much. Like most of your fantasies, if this somehow became reality for you, so you'd have to live it through, it would turn into a real nightmare.

Watching Summer Lovers made me want to go to Greece. Although Randall Kleiser's Summer Lovers is no Grease or Blue Lagoon, it does have eye catching features and I'm not just talking about it's female leads. The story is basically a twosome interrupted by a threesome, the deceived lover, who soon becomes accepting of the situation, which in the real world, not many of us would come around to this deal. They share some real adventures, including a naked camera shoot for a pop clip, one gay guy, trying to come onto a younger Gallagher. Also we have a few hot menage de trois scenes, as well as them going to a three stooges flick, that's funny anywhere you see it. Gallagher and Hannah are satisfactory, their hot french friend that makes up the mutual love triangle, is actually better, the life of our three performers. Soon our Frenchie feels this deal is cramping her style as her friends start to become frumpy. They always are when you break curfew, staying out all night, free spirit like she is. Peter Cetera's funky end song where the three make the giant plunge from a towering cliff into the sparkling blue sea, made me want to be there so much. Nothing special, though again, I reiterate, this one falls below the standard of the other two I mentioned, as though coming across as a flop. But the movie has great scenery, and some nice sight seeing, if you get my drift. Just don't expect too much, or set your sights higher on a better movie, when next touring the aisles of your local video store.

Adonis-like Peter Gallagher (as Michael Pappas) and gorgeous blonde girlfriend Daryl Hannah (as Cathy Featherstone) go to the Greek islands, for a hot vacation. Despite their youth and beauty, the couple feels their sexual sparkplug needs recharging. Ms. Hannah reads a "How to…" book, and introduces some bondage and candle wax into the relationship. But, after seeing sexy French sunbather Valérie Quennessen (as Lina), Mr. Gallagher has a better idea! Writer/director Randal Kleiser's "Summer Lovers" is more of a modeling than a film assignment for the three stars; but, to their credit, they try to act, as well as look, good. The lovely location footage is adorned by acres of young, tanned skin. A generous amount of nudity is on display. Soft core rock tunes and protruding Greek sculptures attempt to pound home a point, but there isn't much going down, here. And, the leading ladies never really hook up, on-screen.It's nice to see veteran babe Barbara Rush (as Jean Featherstone) and former "Lucy"-extra Carole Cook (as Barbara Foster) give the storyline a kick the pants, when they discover the ménage à trois. Ms. Rush and Ms. Cook are always an asset. Hans van Tongeren, who was a promising young actor, has a good supporting role (as Jan Tolin); sadly, he committed suicide around the time this film was released. These interesting asides don't make the film anything greater than lightweight fluff, however.**** Summer Lovers (1982) Randal Kleiser ~ Peter Gallagher, Daryl Hannah, Valérie Quennessen

I saw this movie originally over 20 years ago. I have never forgotten it. If that is a gage of a movie, then I guess it is a "10." But this one certainly has flaws.I don't care about the flaws of this movie, though. I have wanted to go to Greece since seeing this movie 20 years ago. The landscapes and scenery are breathtaking. That alone makes this movie worth seeing.I also liked the sexual adventurousness of the film. Not from a "it makes me horny" perspective but just the openness that the characters have. There are dumb, trite parts to the love story, but when you are basking on the beaches and sun of Greece, who cares?