It Could Not Be Better
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DAMAGER7750 — 21 years ago(April 17, 2004 12:18 PM)
I couldn't agree more, this is one of my favorites too. The chemistry of Lemmon and Matthou is perfect and the film itself is timeless.
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gh-hagi — 21 years ago(August 02, 2004 03:43 PM)
When you guys say "perfect", you actually refer to that movie where Matthau was a sportswriter and Lemon a neurotic? If so, dear friends, that means something's wrong with me. The only time I smiled was when the Pigeon sisters were invited over for dinner. Not even one good laugh during the whole movie. Looks like I have a twisted sense of humor, since I find this movie BORING, while everybody else finds it "perfect".
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EmAn1213 — 21 years ago(December 01, 2004 02:23 PM)
You don't think it's funny?! I think it's hilarious, but maybe in a more subtle way, like just some of the looks Oscar gives Felix when he's tidying up or something, or the way Felix seems constantly uncomfortable.
Even if you don't find a lot of humor in it, I think it still has a lot of value otherwise.
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misspaddylee — 20 years ago(January 20, 2006 10:12 AM)
The poker game scene ( I got brown sandwiches and green sandwiches ) is perfectly executed and a joy to watch. I compare it to the chariot race in Ben Hur. If you are channel surfing and come across it you just have to watch.
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BreeInAZ — 19 years ago(March 03, 2007 04:34 PM)
yeah, Paddy that was perfectly directed, acted and especially, edited. I agree that is a scene worth watching over and again, especially if you have any theater background it felt like perfect theater. Wish I could have seen these two on Broadway wow.
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RT Firefly — 20 years ago(February 13, 2006 02:05 PM)
I saw this last night and must agree. It is a flawless movie. The cast is perfect. Is there a bad actor anywhere in the film? Even the smallest part such as the hotel clerk in the opening scene eating a slice of pizza while he checks Felix in is excellent. Probably the best comedy screenplay ever. Nothing is as solid as the Odd Couple, line for line.
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Wayner50 — 19 years ago(April 24, 2006 05:38 PM)
I agree wholeheartedly, and as for the posting for a remake, I say don't mess with success, remake a piece of junk and make it better instead of ruining a classic. The cast is pretty near perfect, even down to the walkons.
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perrymehta1 — 19 years ago(June 14, 2006 06:46 PM)
THE MOVIE IS PERFECT EXCEPT FOR ONE SMALL THING:
THE SCENE WHERE THERE PLAYING POKER:
MURRAY: HOW MANY CARDS U GOT 4?
SPEED: YES MURRAY WE ALL HAVE FOR CARDS IF U GAVE US ONE MORE WE'D ALL HAVE 5 IF U GAVE US 2 MORE WE'D ALL HAVE 6. U UNDERSTAND HOW IT WORKS NOW?
IT SHOULD'VE BEEN 7 NOT 6. THE MOVIE IS GOOD EXCEPT FOR THAT ONE MINOR THING!!!!!!!!!!!
CAN'T BELIEVE NO ONE NOTICED THAT!!!!!!!!!