Grumpy Old Men (1993)
Rival neighbors clash hilariously over a charming widow, perfect for fans of witty insults and playful pranks.
Genres: Comedy, Romance
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Grumpy Old Men(1993)
Overview
For decades, next-door neighbors and former friends John and Max have feuded, trading insults and wicked pranks. When an attractive widow moves in nearby, their bad blood erupts into a high-stakes rivalry full of naughty jokes and adolescent hijinks.
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Jack Lemmon
John Gustafson
Walter Matthau
Max Goldman
Ann-Margret
Ariel Truax
Burgess Meredith
Grandpa Gustafson
Daryl Hannah
Melanie
Kevin Pollak
Jacob Goldman
Ossie Davis
Chuck
Buck Henry
Snyder
Christopher McDonald
Mike
John Carroll Lynch
Moving Man
Steve Cochran
Weatherman
Joe Howard
Pharmacist
Isabell O'Connor
Nurse
Charles Brin
Fisherman
Oliver Osterberg
Fisherman
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Holy moly!! One of the best comedies ever. Lemmon and Matthau at their best. Then throw Burgess Meredith into the mix... Hysterical.
Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau team-up for the hilarious screwball comedy Grumpy Old Men. The story follows two life-long rivals and neighbors who take their juvenile games and pranks to a new level to compete for a beautiful, free-spirited woman who moves in down the street from them. Lemmon and Matthau are incredibly funny, and are backed by a strong supporting cast; including Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith, and Daryl Hannah. And while the comedy is a lot of fun, there’s also a lot of heart; with a touching message about the bonds of friendship and making the most out of life. Grumpy Old Men is a terrifically entertaining film that has something for everyone.
With their unmatched comedic timing, Grumpy Old Men truly shines as a pinnacle in Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau's collaborations. While Odd Couple is a favorite, this film, with its hilarious one-upmanship and surprisingly heartwarming moments, feels like the perfect vehicle for their unique chemistry. It's a joy to watch them bicker, scheme, and ultimately, reveal the deep bond beneath their curmudgeonly exteriors.
Burgess Meredith with a total heat check
Well, very funny movie I guess
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Do me a favour. Put your lip over your head... and swallow. Grumpy Old Men is directed by Donald Petrie and written by Mark Steven Johnson. It stars Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon, Ann-Margret, Kevin Pollack, Burgess Meredith, Ossie Davis, Daryl Hannah and Buck Henry. Music is by Alan Silvestri and cinematography by Johnny E. Jensen. A lifelong feud between two neighbours has been continuing since for ever. Now in the twilight of their lives, things get worse when a new female neighbour moves across the street. A perennially fun viewing experience, one that boasts a wonderfully mature cast having a good time in the process. It would be easy to decry the formula, the trajectory of where it will go, and maybe stand tall and proclaim the writing isn't up to the standard of a Wilder or Simon movie, but that's kind of missing the point. It's a new era of film and the makers of Grumpy Old Men have tailored it to suit impressively the twin talents of Matthau and Lemmon. Both of whom are wonderful, their chemistry set in cement, their timing and reactions to scripting an utter joy. It's not without problems, anyone can see that, especially when the film veers onto the drama path, but the comedy over rides it all to leave a adult friendly holiday movie full of warmth and chuckles. 7/10
Really funny movie. Wasn't expecting this to be a good movie I was wrong. Great story good acting and funny.
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