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Neil Simon's curious comedy The Out-of-Towners concerns a pair of non-New Yorkers (Jack Lemmon and Sandy Dennis) having a hellish visit to the Big Apple on the eve of a job interview for Lemmon's character. Made in 1970 and directed by Arthur (Love Story) Hiller, this hectic film almost seems ahead of its time when compared to more recent misery-piled-on-misery comedies such as Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. The couple in this film endure everything that can go wrong on a trip, including being forced to spend the night in a mugger-happy Central Park. The strange element in Simon's script, though, is that Lemmon's character is so unpleasant. A middle-class, uptight guy who can't believe that New Yorkers in the service profession don't perform their jobs slavishly, he's kind of a one-note joke that quickly wears thin. It was remade with Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn in 1999. --Tom Keogh
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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IF you are fed up of the endless comedies that hollywood churn out nowadays, then this movie is highly recommended. I was born after this movie was made and it says a lot that i have to go back to find the quality of comedy that is sorely lacking at present. Jack lemmon must get to a job interview in NewYork, but on the way is held up by an endless list of events which are hilarious and brilliantly thought out.
Very few actors aside from Lemmon could have played this role so well, and every scene he portrays every emotion known. He is amusing, hysterical and embarrassing all at the same time. Any fans of hold the front page, the odd couple etc will really enjoy this. Their is a remake, but this original version is far superior.
Lemmon is superb and a real tour de force constantly threatening to sue people with his lawyer. Also Sandy Dennis as his wife is the perfect foil to lemmon. The situations they find themselves in are funny and vary from strikes to being mugged by a con man. The script is tight and lemmon delivers his lines with savage wit and frustration of a man who must get to that interview, classic comedy and highly recommended.
Very few actors aside from Lemmon could have played this role so well, and every scene he portrays every emotion known. He is amusing, hysterical and embarrassing all at the same time. Any fans of hold the front page, the odd couple etc will really enjoy this. Their is a remake, but this original version is far superior.
Lemmon is superb and a real tour de force constantly threatening to sue people with his lawyer. Also Sandy Dennis as his wife is the perfect foil to lemmon. The situations they find themselves in are funny and vary from strikes to being mugged by a con man. The script is tight and lemmon delivers his lines with savage wit and frustration of a man who must get to that interview, classic comedy and highly recommended.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Still a hilariously funny film and one of the classic 'everything that can go wrong, does go wrong' movies.
It's aged really well, and is superior to the 1999 remake (with Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn) in many ways. The photography captures the mood of each scene, and really gets across just how small George and Gwen feel in this towering city. They face far more problems than in the remake too, creating an even greater sense of dispair and farce. Perhaps most important, Jack Lemmon and Sandy Dennis portray genuinely nice people, which I just didn't feel in the remake where Steve Martin's George is much 'angrier'. You watch and while you're laughing, really feel for them at the same time. I found myself willing them along, and if you've had to travel to foreign cities much you'll watch with a real empathy - there but for the grace of God...
It's aged really well, and is superior to the 1999 remake (with Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn) in many ways. The photography captures the mood of each scene, and really gets across just how small George and Gwen feel in this towering city. They face far more problems than in the remake too, creating an even greater sense of dispair and farce. Perhaps most important, Jack Lemmon and Sandy Dennis portray genuinely nice people, which I just didn't feel in the remake where Steve Martin's George is much 'angrier'. You watch and while you're laughing, really feel for them at the same time. I found myself willing them along, and if you've had to travel to foreign cities much you'll watch with a real empathy - there but for the grace of God...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Jack Lemmon. What else do you need in a comedy film? The man is just a joy to watch in any of his films though in this effort, you kind of get the feeling that he alone is carrying the film. Sandy Dennis is capable if not extended and I was feeling that from her there should have been more, she has a very passive role in this Lemmon tour de force. If he had more support in this film I would have been tempted to give 5 stars, but his ability alone to make an otherwise average film enjoyable is enough to extend that to 4 stars. Not quite as good The Odd Couple gem, but still well worth having, this a great addition to the Jack Lemmon canon.
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Wrong film - for one I have been looking for for years. Entirely my fault. Would help if I could remember the title. Plot very similar but takes place entirely at night. Read more
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This dvd arrived very quickly and is in excellent condition. Very good service, thank you.
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Sorry but I have to disagree with the other reviews, this film failed to make me laugh. I didn't find any of it funny, it was tedious and painful to watch. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2009 by P. Long
Lemon tour de force
Good picture and sound.
Jack Lemon and Sandy Denis do very well here despite an 'in your face' Neil Simon 'aren't I clever and over-rated' script. Read more
Jack Lemon and Sandy Denis do very well here despite an 'in your face' Neil Simon 'aren't I clever and over-rated' script. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2009 by MrViewer
Original film, not the remake
Enjoyed this film again, love anything with Jack Lemmon in it.
Much better than the remake.
Much better than the remake.
Published on 21 April 2009 by K.C.
The tears just kept on rolling!
I accidentily came upon this treasure of comical past, fleeing from a football match on the other channel. Read more
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