Bye Bye Birdie 1963

TIME Magazine: [Bye Bye Birdie] had an apple-cheekiness about it on the stage that seems slightly worm-eaten on film, and the result is more goof than spoof. Read more

Bosley Crowther, New York Times: Unfortunately, Mr. Sidney and his scriptwriter, Irving Brecher, have allowed the essence of this spirited musical comedy of Michael Stewart to get away from them. Read more

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: George Sidney's tacky 1963 musical fantasy-satire about the Elvis craze, based on the Broadway show of the same title, isn't exactly good, but if you like what he does with Ann-Margret, Janet Leigh, and pink decor, it's sort of magnificent. Read more

DH Joseph, Time Out: This enjoyable timepiece is notable today for its peppy score, energetic dancing, and for having made a star of the extremely nubile Ann-Margret, 22 passing for 16. Her fresh, wholesome eroticism fairly bursts off the screen. Read more

Keith Uhlich, Time Out: For all its annoyances -- and there are many -- the film somehow sears its way into the mind's eye. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Credit George Sidney with directing one of the better fun and frolic tune packages. Read more