- Film Review
- Reviewed By John Ferguson
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3 out of 5
Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau were one of the all-time great partnerships and this engaging comedy marked their seventh screen collaboration - the first was back in 1966 in The Fortune Cookie. In this high-concept tale, they are a gentler variation on Harry Enfield's Old Gits skit - warring senior citizens whose feuding escalates as they battle for the hand of Ann-Margret. Although the script isn't quite as strong as it could be, the chemistry between the two stars is irresistible and they are matched by an equally strong supporting cast that includes Burgess Meredith, Kevin Pollak and Ossie Davis. It certainly struck a chord for "grey power" at the box office and was followed by a not-so-successful sequel, Grumpier Old Men, which went straight to video in the UK.
Plot Summary
Comedy drama starring Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau and Ann-Margret. Neighbours John and Max have spent their lives as enemies, so when an attractive widow moves into a house nearby it only serves to increase their rivalry.
Cast and crew
Cast
- John Gustafson
- Jack Lemmon
- Max Goldman
- Walter Matthau
- Ariel Truax
- Ann-Margret
- Grandpa Gustafson
- Burgess Meredith
- Melanie Gustafson
- Daryl Hannah
- Jacob Goldman
- Kevin Pollak
- Chuck
- Ossie Davis
- Elliott Snyder
- Buck Henry
- Mike
- Christopher McDonald
- Weatherman
- Steve Cochran
Crew
- Director
- Donald Petrie
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