Out to Sea

Starring:Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Dyan Cannon, Gloria DeHaven, Brent Spiner, Elaine Stritch, Hal Linden, Donald O'Connor, Edward Mulhare, Rue McClanahan, Alexandra Powers, Sean O'Bryan, Esther Scott (II), Allan Rich, Estelle Harris, LeÃ³n Singer, Concetta Tomei, Goh Misawa, Kim Blank, Louisa Abernathy
Director: Martha Coolidge
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Product Type: DVD

Description

Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau, the big screen's original "odd couple," star in this riotously funny high-seas adventure. In search of lonely ladies with big bank accounts, happy-go-lucky Charlie (Matthau) cons his cranky, widower brother-in-law Herb (Lemmon) into joining him on an all-expenses-paid, luxury cruise. But their "deluxe accommodations" are deep in the bowels of the ship, and Charlie has signed them on as dance hosts! Under the tyranny of crooning cruise director Gil Godwyn (Brent Spiner), Charlie and Herb are in for rough weather as they romance the luscious Liz (Dyan Cannon) and the lovely Vivian (Gloria De Haven).

Customer Reviews:

The Kings of Comedy at their Best !!!.......2007-05-08

"Out To Sea", to me, is one of the funniest movies ever made, and one of their ( Matthau, Lemmon ) funniest, too. I really enjoyed "The Odd Couple Part 2". The characters in "Out To Sea" might as well have been Felix and Oscar, because they had the same personalities. That said, I've seen "Out To Sea" too many times to count. If you're a Matthau/Lemmon fan, then you will love "Out To Sea" !

Great Comedy!.......2006-12-18

This movie will have you rolling with laughter...great movie for all ages. This is so funny, need a laugh...watch this, you'll feel better. This is a 5 star comedy...enjoy!

Out @ Sea.......2006-07-26

I purchased this DVD for my 8o year old neighbour who saw it on telly and said it was the funniest film he had seen in years.

"I need to take a crap and a nap...".......2006-07-11

I'm sorry, I just had to...I swear I've never laughed so hard...Okay, anyways, 'Out to Sea' starring the odd couple themselves Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau has loads of laughs and even, believe it or not, a little bit of heart. The story is about two friends, widower Herb (Lemmon) and his care-free scheming brother-in-law Charlie (Matthau), who end up with a free cruise when they pose as dance instructors. The only catch is they have to dance with the single women on board. Herb, the one who doesn't even want to be there, is the only one of the two that takes this job seriously, and in the process falls for Vivian (Gloria De Haven), a recently widowed woman who's tagged along with her daughter on her honeymoon. Charlie on the other hand has his eye on the younger, wealthier Liz (Dyan Cannon). All the while their plans of romance are thrown off by the high-strung cruise director Gil Godwyn (Brent Spiner) who's vying for a promotion. There are plenty of funny spots here, and not a dull moment, and as a nice touch it ends on a very happy and somewhat heartwarming note. Great fun and loads of laughs all on the seven seas!

Lemmon and Matthau make the best of a weak script.......2006-05-21

Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau are considered one of the great film teams. Their partnership created 11 films (one film Walter starred in Jack directed and two films they both appeared in but were not the costars) over 32 years and created the one of the most beloved pairings, Oscar Madison and Felix Unger.

Out to Sea was the 10th film and it is a rehash of many of their other films (together and apart). Herb (Lemmon) is a widower. Charlie (Matthau) is his brother-in-law. Just as Oscar and Felix, Herb and Jack are opposites. Charlie has gotten into some trouble with loan sharks and needs to get away for a while. He decides to take a cruise and takes his brother in law along.

The thing that he doesn't tell him is the reason it is free is that they are to be dance hosts. And there is one strict rule that they are not to fraternize with the paying guests. But Charlie is planning to catch himself a rich widow. And on the airplane Herb meets a beautiful widow (Gloria DeHaven). But Charlie introduces Herb as his doctor. Herb runs into her, of course, on the boat and tries to keep up his cover.

Charlie stumbles into a state room and meets an heiress (Dyan Cannon) and her mother (Elaine Strich.) Of course Charlie goes after the daughter. And the cruise director (Brent Spiner) is trying to catch the boys.

There is a lot of deception going on but it is not just the boys. In the end the boys get the girls and we have a happy ending.

Jack and Walter are masters of their craft. And while this film is as creaky as they come, the cast make it work. Dyan Cannon gives one of her best performances (probably since her Oscar nominated work in Heaven Can Wait.) And it is great to see Gloria DeHaven back in front of the cameras - and looking fabulous! Donald O'Connor gets to show he still can dance as one of the host along with Hal Linden. Golden Girl Rue McClannahan also makes an appearance as the owner of the ship.

As I have said before a bad Lemmon Matthau film is better than most other films.

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Down and Out

Down Periscope/Out to Sea
Starring: Kelsey Grammer , Lauren Holly , Rob Schneider , Harry Dean Stanton , and Bruce Dern
Director: David S. Ward , and Martha Coolidge
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B0002IQKP4
Release Date: 2004-08-03

Customer Reviews:

Down and Out.......2005-02-16

Down Periscope

For the Navy this is a test of defenses. For Lieutenant Commander Thomas 'Tom' Dodge (Kelsey Grammer) this is a test of mettle. For Lieutenant Emily Lake (Lauren Holly) it is a test of form. And for each of the crew it is the test of only that which they are capable of performing.

Yes now in the days where anyone can get his or her hands on low tech equipment, such as diesel subs, is our high tech defenses ready. Look what happened to Argentina when their submarine broke?

Rear Admiral Yancy Graham (Bruce Dern) is betting his reputation of the readiness if the Navy and will go to any length to make sure the intrusion test fails.

Now that you know the story, It's not the contest but how the people interact under stress. They did not let any submarine cliche out of this picture. Even the nervy "lets see what depth this will take" scene.

Look for my three favorite scenes:
When Admiral Graham is welcomed aboard he looks and says "What is that supposed to mean!"
Lieutenant Lake being almost out of uniform.
Executive Officer Martin Pascal is forced to walk the plank.

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Out to Sea

"I saw the way you were looking at my daughter's chest."

Yep it is the grumpy duo (Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon) at it again only this time they are "Out to Sea."

Herb Sullivan (Lemmon) widower, is reminiscing his wedding anniversary. He seemed a little down. So his good friend Charlie (Matthau), yeah sure, invites him on a FREE cruse to cheer him up. Now I am not saying that Charlie has something up his sleeve but is cosigning up to Liz (Dyan Cannon); she appears to be a wealthy and attractive co-passenger. And soon Herb finds out what FREE really means.

The story is not as important as the one liners and some good acting from quite a few veteran actors that can really put on a song and dance performance.

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