Getting Into Heaven

This is one of the few movies that actually star Uschi Digard and that is a shame. Of course, she appears in countless other X-rated movies notably the Russ Meyer films but this is one of the few times she actually got to star in a film and play the main character. And she does a pretty damn good job of it too. She is definitely not shy about undressing and has a body to die for and her acting is pretty good. If she had been given a chance, I could see her as another Marilyn Monroe, a sex pot who shined especially in comedic roles. Uschi could've done the same thing had she been given a chance to strut her stuff which she is given an ample opportunity to do in this movie. The plot really is superfluous because the main point is to get the women in the film undressed as quickly - and as often - as possible. Uschi was a queen of these type of X-rated movies and that accent is so darn sexy. I wish more of Uschi's films would be released such as MIDNIGHT GRADUATE, THE MARAUDERS, LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AND HIS WIFE just to name a few.

"Getting Into Heaven" has been reviewed more than it deserves. I'll leave it to others to explain the plot which is fairly mundane. There are too many lingering, boring shots which drag the movie out. As such, the film is a tedious affair by modern-day standards, but has it's charms. Mainly the magnificent Uschi Digard, whose beauty has been rarely matched in any age. The print I viewed was extremely well preserved with few artifacts. And last and most thankfully, Uschi displays her gorgeousness in abundance, which redeems this from the abominable category.

Getting Into Heaven (1970)

** 1/2 (out of 4)

Mildly entertaining romp gets the added bonus of having Uschi Digard playing the lead instead of being in the background of a supporting player. In the film she plays Heaven, a young woman who heads to Hollywood to become a star. Once there she moves in with her friend Sin (Jennie Lynn) and soon the two have an audition with a producer named Salacity (Miles White). That's pretty much the only "plot" here as we get several sex scenes, lot of nudity and if you're a fan of Digard you're going to have a lot of fun with this one. As I read more and more about Digard it appears she didn't have too many chances of playing the lead part so fans point to this film as your best chance of seeing her. She's surprisingly very good here as she really comes across as a sweet person and someone you'd like to hang out with (even without her amazing looks). She's got an incredible body, which will be the main reason people are going to check this film out. This time out she goes completely nude in the majority of her scenes as she has a couple (simulated) sex scenes with men and one with a woman. None of them are overly erotic or sexy but she's certainly great eye candy. The supporting players features a sometimes scary Lynn and a rather amusing White. Scott Cameron plays Bernie, a cop who loses his virginity to Digard after he pulls her over. The film takes advantage of Digard being from out of the country as we get some funny jokes aimed at that including the scene where she gets pulled over. Other moments of comedy happen throughout and for the most part they work, even if they are a tad bit silly. This film will certainly never be mistaken for CITIZEN KANE but if you're just wanting to mindless sex and nudity then this here isn't too bad. Digard is certainly the main reason to check this one out as she certainly looks the part of Heaven.

If you enjoy sex 'comedies' such as Ed Wood's wretched Love Feast, here's another unfunny film about naked women simulating sex with men in boxer shorts. It could have been tolerable, but stars Uschi Digard and Jennie Lynn are simply not attractive--and Lynn wears the most eye shadow this side of Divine. Unattractive women pretending to have sex with unattractive men (one of whom bears a startling resemblance to Rick Moranis)=bad film with bad acting and bad dialogue. Perhaps I was expecting too much, but Getting Into Heaven makes its DVD partner, Angels, look like Citizen Kane in comparison. As bad as that film is, at least it has a story. You'll enjoy the extras on the DVD more than you will the features.

Uschi Digard and her super hot roommate star as starlets trying to break into Hollywood by sleeping around a lot, running topless, while the director does his best cheapo Russ Meyer impression. If you like big natural breasts (especially Uschi) this movie is a homerun. Is it dumb, a little misogynist, cheaply made, etc? YES. So don't expect more than 70s boobs and Uschi's cute thick accent. As usual, the other IMDb review on here was expecting Heaven's Gate or that George Burn's movie where he is the devil, and has no appreciation for good old T&A. Recommended for fans of Uschi's work in Ilsa, Roxanna, Truck Stop Women, Black Gestapo, and anything she gets nekkid in.