Dutch Treat

Not entirely memorable, but this low-budget Cannon produced bubblegum slapstick 80s comedy was a mildly amusing treat. Two bumbling American friends Norm and Gerry end up in Holland, Amsterdam and they come across an all female rock group called the "Dolly Dots". Being rather impressed with them they tell them they are record company suites for Capitol records. Where they would offer them a deal, if they ever came to the US. Not thinking that would ever happen, the girls actually do turn up in L.A to take up that offer and now the guys are trying their best to make that happen despite their awkward predicament of not even working for the company. Lorin Dreyfuss and David Landsberg form a riotous pairing (one obnoxious the other frigid) with their constant bickering and comedy of errors to keep their little white lie going by staying one step ahead. I found the more entertaining aspects to be in the first half when it sets up in Amsterdam, than say when it hits L.A. Still fruity, but not as humorous. Adventures, banter and mishaps are strung together in this loose, but energy-filled narrative. Angela Groothuizen, Ria Brieffies, Patty Zomer, Esther Oosterbeek and Angela Kramers are lively as themselves the "Dolly Dots". Ronnie Schell is good fun as the clueless Capitol Record owner and Greta Blackburn makes a quick appearance. But the real star is the boom-microphone, as it does appear a lot and even steal some scenes. The trendy 80s tunes come thick and fast. It's ridiculous, pointless, boundless but harmless enjoyment.

"If you let me down. I'll break off both of your legs and shove them up your partner's ass".

This is a movie about a Dutch girl band, who want to try their luck in the USA. They're called the Dolly Dots, had several hits in the Netherlands and our way popular. This is the plot, but the actresses are really singers and together they form the Dolly Dots in real life, that is. They actually really try to make it in the USA, and the movie (really thin plot, predictable jokes) is supposed to boost their overseas career. The movie wasn't even well received in Holland (where the Dolly Dots were popular). I'm sorry (I used to be a big fan) but the movie and the soundtrack s*ck.

Norm (Lorin Dreyfuss) and Gerry (David Landsberg) are buddies, but Norm keeps getting Jerry into trouble. Jerry spent time in jail because of Norm. Who was waiting for Jerry when he came out...you guessed it, Norm! Norm had great plans but Jerry didn't want any of it, he wanted to be left alone. Jerry soon found that he had no friends and even lost his girlfriend too when he was behind bars. Norm's plan was work on a cruise ship to Holland as "The Great Badir" knife thrower and Jerry was his assistant. As usual they get into trouble and once in Holland came across a Dutch band called The Dolly Dots. They introduced themselves as hot shots from Capitol Records and after getting into more trouble were deported back to the USA. When the Dolly Dots couldn't get a main gig in Holland they knew the hot shots at Capitol Records would look after them.

This film, along with Detective School Dropouts, are 2 very underrated movies. Lorin Dreyfuss is funny as!!!!!!!! Being a fellow dutchman, this film had me in histerics - but there is just one problem - how hard it is to obtain! Absolutely nowhere can I find information about a VHS video of Dutch Treat, or any info for that matter! Dutch Treat is a forgotton movie - Bring it back!

Totally daft 80's music caper that's only the good side of inaneness by the girl group, the Netherlands' Dolly Dots. The 2 male leads help the plot along daftly, but it's only when the girls come into the action that the film rises above mediocre. Their songs are obviously mid eighties excellence.