If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium (1969)

I have heard of this film for a number of years, but finally had to opportunity to see it via DVR. The title of this film has always intrigued me and made me curious about this film. I really enjoy movies from the 60's & 70's and this one was no exception. As other's have mentioned it's a great time capsule from the 1960's and for baby boomers it will take you back. Yes, it is dated but holds up well. Some of the things that stood out to me were the circumstances the characters got themselves into that would not happen today (the man loosing his wife for a few days - i.e. no cell phones). Having traveled to Europe several times, I enjoyed this film because it brought me back to places I have seen and makes me want to go back again sometime for some new experiences. The remark by the character played by Peggy Cass at the beginning of the tour about Europe being so different than the U.S. reminded me of John Travolta in Pulp Fiction comparing Europe to the U.S. 'They have the same things we have, only their things are a little different. ..~ Chow.

Many comments here about how this movie is dated, a throw back to the 60's, full of clichés, and that is a decent assessment, up to a point. But if you look on this movie as a love story, one that actually stays true to the notion that impromptu travel allows for romance to blossom (that might go either way), with characters who struggle with the idea of throwing it all in for love, then this little charmer of a film provides an unusual treat.McShane and Pleshette have an amazing chemistry, each of their characters etched strongly. Enjoy their scenes, a flashy English playboy versus a Midwestern American prude, as they tenderly fall in love, providing the anchor for the other predictable travel/nightmare hi-jinks that occur.

Like some of the other reviewers, I too saw this movie when I was younger, and it stuck in my mind for years, until I finally saw it advertised in the TV guide some 2 or 3 months ago, and I made sure that I taped it.I am pleased to have it in my collection. It is a light-hearted romp through 1960's Europe with a bunch of American tourists, including a kleptomaniac, lead by a lonely Englishman. We are given glimpses into the personal lives of each of them, and there are attempts at holiday romance between some. There are several postcard-like scenes of many countries, and the canals play a major part in the scenery. The highlight is probably when one man "loses" his wife and she ends up on a completely different tour going in the opposite direction!This movie is not riotous or hilarious, but it is humorous and light-hearted fun with some great stars such as Suzanne Plashette, Norman Fell, and Michael Constantine. Ian McShane is the lonely tour-guide, and there are appearances by Robert Vaughan, Virna Lisi, Ben Gazzara, and Anita Ekberg, among others.It's a bit of fun, pretty typical of the romantic comedies of the era, and it is safe for the kids to watch! I think that you will enjoy this family movie.

Comedy about a group of Americans on a 18 day (I think) tour of Europe.Unlike some previous posters, I've never been to Europe, so watching this film was not like reliving old memories. On its own, this was a very pleasant movie. The script is not bad and the jokes are pretty funny. There are some real groaners too, but the good ones far outweigh them. And the cast is full of talented character actors giving their all.The movie basically concentrates on a romance between the tour guide Charlie Cartwright (Ian McShane) and tourist Samantha Perkins (Suzanne Pleshette). Usually romance subplots in comedies are the kiss of death, but this one works. McShane is very handsome and Pleshette incredibly beautiful; the dialogue is well-written; they both give good performances and they have great chemistry with each other. It also is a good excuse to show all the romantic places in Europe (this was shot on location). And the romance has a surprising, realistic ending.Another point of interest is an 18 year old girl Shelly (Hilary Thompson) meeting a guy her age Bo (Luke Halpin). Their fashions are VERY 60s and the dialoge is SO old-fashioned...but it's all interesting. Also a visit to Canaby Street in London (which was the place to be in the late 60s) is visually fascinating. Also Murray Hamilton's one liners throughout the movie are frequently hilarious.They visit London, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Venice and end in Rome. I saw a widescreen print on TV in strong color and the movie just looked beautiful. Sometime it was like seeing a travelogue but an INTERESTING travelogue.It's not a great movie but a pleasant one. You could do worse! Recommended.