Very funny movie, Walter Matthau in peak form.
Doris Roberts, Elaine May, George Rose
Examines the vapid life of a born to wealth New Yorker. After he spends all of what was left to him, his questing after more (without bothersome labor) changes him. The main agent of change is a pheno...( read more
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April 29, 2009
May's first film is a delightful and oddly original comedy. Matthau is hysterical throughout. Hollywood noticed her and they've consistently asked for her help. From Nichols to Sydney Pollack (she doctored Tootsie), she's one of comedies best kept secrets.
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August 12, 2007
One of the finest romantic comedies ever made. The title carries two meanings and is delightful!
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June 18, 2007
One of Walter Matthau's best films. Elaine May was perfectly awkward. For a 1971 film, it had quite a good pace and really held my attention. Beautiful, especially the canoe scene at the end.
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