Sour Grapes

Sour Grapes (1998)

  • 23% of critics liked it
    (13 reviews)

  • 38% of users liked it
    (1,810 ratings)

Sitcom veteran Larry David, the co-creator of TV's Seinfeld, made his big-screen directorial debut with this clever comedy featuring distinct Seinfeld overtones. Sour Grapes was released April 17, 1998, only four weeks prior to the last Seinfeld episode. Selma Maxwell (Viola Harris) is the adoring… More

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R, 1 hr. 31 min.
Directed By
Larry David
Written By
Larry David
Genres
Comedy
In Theaters
Apr 17, 1998 Wide
On DVD
Jun 22, 1999
Warner Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

    I can't easily remember a film I've enjoyed less.

  • Mike McGranaghan, Aisle Seat

    Larry David is a genius...what was he thinking?

  • James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette

    It has a few moments

  • David Luty, Film Journal International

    There isn't really a big laugh in the bunch, but the comedy does manage to keep its balance, barely, thanks to an efficient pace and light disposition.

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  • James A


    A solid comedy that any fan of Larry David would love.

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