Chastity

It came to my home fast. This is very classic Cher. A rare gem. And this was only her second movie.

For this being her first movie, it was great!

I've always been curious about CHASTITY--Cher's first film role. Although Sonny Bono worked on the songs, there is only Cher, young and with a wild future and career ahead of her.CHASTITY starts out slow with Cher running and running. It was not an exciting start to a film but stick with it. Chastity is bitter and is running from something. She angry, sarcastic and unkind to men knowing their real intentions. Finally she meets a nice and sincere guy and clearly starts to fall for him. but Chastity and feelings of love do not go well together.The film looks very dated especially with the late 60's cars. Chasity has $5 and it seems to last forever in a time when tacos are 25cents from a vendor. As the film delves deeper into Chastity and her past, we see a character study growing. While I did not like the movie early on, I started to see the depth of Cher's Chastity and also Cher's talent. At times, CHASTITY reminded me of Liza Minnelli's Sterile Cuckoo but only darker in theme.Yes, it looks very dated and it is slow-moving but CHASTITY does tackle some issues that are relevant even today. It's definitely a must for Cher fans.

This is an amazing piece of work solely for the opening piece which goes on and on and is a fascinating psychadelic shoot of a 22-year old Cher running on the beach.....there is still a bit of who she "was" before she became "Cher" - and it is touching and jarring. The quick dish on this film as most fans know is that it was Sonny's attempt (he wrote, produced and directed and scored - quite beautifully) to make Cher an actress. This is also where their daughter got her name - not a great legacy but the film has it's merits. The film flopped they lost the $ they invested and...thank god...because they were forced to go on the nightclub circuit and become the 70's "Sonny & Cher". Disturbing, however, to myself and those who have seen my copy - is how crass and shallow the character Cher plays reveals herself to be, scene after scene. Cher has said in many interviews how she developed "SBT" - smart mouthed bitch - to protect her as she grew up. This film takes that to a high. For Cher fans - this is next to Moonstruck as a purchase - because you can see her vulnerability and her "Cherness" at such an early strage - in some scenes it is staggering. The film never really goes anywhere which in some points is the idea Sonny was trying to convey; however it is in an odd way - eye candy - like a sour ball you can't stop sucking on. The soundtrack = seriously folks - is brilliant. Rhino Records released Sonny's unlistenable solo LP - THIS soundtrack should be released. The single "Chastity's Song (Band Of Thieves)" didn't chart - but it is magnificent - as is Cher's vocal treatment. There are 2 versions of this film - one that has Cher indulging in a lesbian one nighter and the "G" that cuts that out - oh they also cut out when she smokes a joint. I hope this is the uncut version. This is very amazing and for this price anyone who loves Cher for an iota should check this out. Besides anything - it is a hoot! Cher Bless You All!

Strange Movie but I liked it. Love Cher's personality. Kept me entertained :-)

A classic film for a gift that I know will be appreciated.

Early movie in her career

I can't think of many words to describe this one. I know several reviews applaud Cher's performance, and like the "flower power" feel, but that didn't justify watching it to me. I enjoy that time period as much as anyone, but some girl who talks to herself, and roams around while we are wondering why doesn't make for a good movie. This film had no direction, and the scenes in Mexico were a bit weird and disturbing. The end didn't make sense really, but why should it? The rest of the film didn't. If you are interested in seeing Cher before surgery, then you won't be disappointed. If you want to see a good film starring Cher, choose another one.