Post by Dramatic Look Gopher on Jul 22, 2018 16:32:31 GMT
I remember when this comedy-drama was released in theaters but I never got the chance to see it. And now I just saw it for the first time. Walter Matthau is a liberal Supreme Court judge who clashes with the first ever appointed woman Supreme Court judge (Jill Clayburgh), who happens to be a staunch conservative. They gradually begin to respect each other, and there's even a hint of a possible romance.
So what's my verdict? I thoroughly enjoyed it. It wasn't exactly laugh-out-loud comedy, but there's many good chuckles to be had. It's well-written with lots of sharp and witty dialogue, and Matthau is at his curmudgeonly best. In fact, this could turn out to be my favorite performance of his. Clayburgh also shines in her role, and this could also be one of her very best performances. Both stars have terrific chemistry.
My one complaint is that the film could have went on a bit longer. I was surprised by how abrupt it ended; I was expecting a lot more to happen. But up until then, this is solid entertainment.
So what's my verdict? I thoroughly enjoyed it. It wasn't exactly laugh-out-loud comedy, but there's many good chuckles to be had. It's well-written with lots of sharp and witty dialogue, and Matthau is at his curmudgeonly best. In fact, this could turn out to be my favorite performance of his. Clayburgh also shines in her role, and this could also be one of her very best performances. Both stars have terrific chemistry.
My one complaint is that the film could have went on a bit longer. I was surprised by how abrupt it ended; I was expecting a lot more to happen. But up until then, this is solid entertainment.
