September 19, 2007
Great moral dilemma compensates for selfish characters.
Charles Grodin, Cybill Shepherd, Jeannie Berlin, Eddie Albert
Three days into his Miami honeymoon, New York Jewish Lenny meets tall, blonde Kelly. This confirms him in his opinion that he has made a serious mistake and he decides he wants Kelly instead. Her rich...( read more
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DVD Release Date: February 5, 2002
Stats: 64 reviews
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June 18, 2009Elaine May's biting and hilarious screenplay is incredibly good. Fine performances from all, especially Charles Grodin and the marvelous Jeanne Berlin. It's certainly better than the 2007 remake. Well directed.
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August 6, 2008Grodin and Albert provide the uncomfortable laughs in this fantastic film. (Have my own copy)
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January 20, 2008Elaine May's answer to her good friend, Mike Nichol's The Graduate. It's far more subversive though. Charles Grodin is remarkable and May's own daughter plays an extremely unflattering role. All in all, this is one brave and unique film. It doesn't try to tell you how to think or...( read more)
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November 25, 2007just saw the new one with ben stiller in it. i'd like to see this one as well just to see how the same topic can be portrayed.
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May 31, 2007I'd like to see this movie before the remake comes out... the remake trailer was hilarious!!!!!!!!!
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