Though most reviews took easy pot shots at this low-brow comedy fare, Linda Gross wrote in
The Los Angeles Times that the film is a "cheery, unpretentious, youth exploitation midsummer's sex fantasy with excellent production values." Among other reviews, one stated, "frankly, the film's only saleable attractions are those of the leading actresses--and I would certainly hesitate to call them actresses. In summary,
The Beach Girls attacks the senses like a beached whale that's been deteriorating in the sun for 24 hours." Another review noted that "for all the nudity, prancing bodies, and overtures to hedonism, there is surprisingly little outright sex in the film." The
Kansas City Star said the movie "enjoys the dubious distinction of being a worse comedy than ''
Porky's,'' a feat this reviewer considered virtual impossible." The film had an eight-week production schedule. The
Hollywood Reporter stated in July 1982 that the movie had grossed over $12 million. ==See also==