Grumpy Old Men

Starring:Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ann-Margret, Burgess Meredith, Daryl Hannah, Kevin Pollak, Ossie Davis, Buck Henry, Christopher McDonald, Steve Cochran (II), Joe Howard, Isabell O'Connor, Buffy Sedlachek, John Carroll Lynch, Charles Brin, Oliver Osterberg, Katie Wahlquist, Steven Mark Hahn
Director: Donald Petrie
Studio: Warner Home Video
Product Type: DVD

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Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau are reunited in this popular 1993 comedy, in which the Odd Couple veterans play John and Max (respectively), a pair of elderly bachelors whose lifelong friendship is based on mutual aggravation and constant bickering. Their competitive natures kick into overdrive when the beautiful Ariel (Ann-Margret) moves into their otherwise snowbound Minnesota neighborhood. She takes a liking to John, but after a lover's spat she also gives Max a chance at romance, and the long-time buddies reach a peak of grumpy rivalry. It's a stretch to think that Ann-Margret's dating choices would be limited to a pair of grouchy codgers, but sarcastic attitude and snappy dialogue made this a surprise hit (followed by a 1995 sequel), and Burgess Meredith adds plenty of spice as Lemmon's amorous old father. Don't forget to watch the hilarious outtakes during the closing credits! --Jeff Shannon

Description

Two elderly, eccentric, next-door neighbors sustain a rancorous relationship that only a wise observer could recognize as a very special friendship. When a lonely, flamboyant, middle-aged widowmoves in across the street from them, the male rivalry begins.

Customer Reviews:

Great movie!.......2007-05-12

Ok, I love this movie. On the surface it is not one that would necessarily appeal to me right off the bat, but the combination of Lemmon and Matthau is hard to beat. They were brilliant in the "Odd Couple" and they are brilliant in this film. Their chemistry was undeniable and I love watching two incredible comedic actors that do not have to resort to cursing and overy bawdy humor. This film is a great example of not only their chemistry but their individual comic genius. Oh, and the outtakes of Burgess Meridith...well, you just have to watch!

Training film.......2007-02-10

Do you think grumpy is natural? Think again. Learn from the experts, Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. They really make an odd couple "Odd Couple, The" - Neil Simon (1968).

Neighbors John Gustafson (Jack Lemmon), and Max Goldman (Walter Matthau) have always been friendly rivals that play practical jokes on each other. Things really heat up with the arrival of a vivacious neighbor Ariel Truax (Ann-Margret).

Loved them like crazy!.......2007-01-10

I always loved Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. They're never die from my
heart. I loved to see them together in the film. Of course, I've got lots
of such films in my hand now and definitely only from this Amazon.com,
my DVD shopping heaven.

I loved you too, Amazon.com, for a really great service and keeping
them Alive!.

Cute, clever and very funny :->.......2006-11-06

I really, really, really love this movie. I always loved Jack Lemmon and Walter Mathau and to see the two of them together was such a treat.
I love the witty rapid-fire banter between the two of them. They love to hate each other in the movie. They are neighbors and 'enemies' (although there are some touching moments toward the end of the film). They are both vying for the affections of their new female neighbor (Ann Margaret) and the results are hilarious.
This is such a cute movie and a feel good movie. It's set at the festive time of Christmas and the beautiful white sceenery is spectacular. Do yourself a favour and rent/buy this movie. It's funny and warm and touching in parts. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
PS. Look for some funny outtakes after the final scene and right before the full credits start rolling. It's excellent.

I smell fish..........2006-08-18

Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau make a dynamic duo, hilarious to watch as the feed off each other perfectly. In this popular comedy they do so to the nth degree as John & Max, two bachelors fighting over the same woman. That woman is the eccentric and interesting Ariel (Ann-Margret) who just moved into their Minnesota neighborhood snowmobile in toe. She almost immediately takes a liking to John (Lemon) who is smitten with her, but as his age long feud with Max (Matthau) heats up he is almost driven away from the idea of romance, leaving Max to swoop in and try his turn with Ariel. The film flows wonderfully and packs enough hilarious scenes to justify watch after watch. Like Martin & Lewis, Lemon and Matthau work wonders together!

Average customer rating:

A double helping of Lemmon & Matthau
Old age happens
Love these Movies... But I Sent Them Back
A mediocre
there's a sucker born every minute!

Grumpy Old Men/Grumpier Old Men
Starring: Jack Lemmon , Walter Matthau , Ann-Margret , Burgess Meredith , and Daryl Hannah
Director: Donald Petrie , and Howard Deutch
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B000FOPPC4
Release Date: 2006-08-22

Description

They're Grumpy Old Men [Side A]. And since they're played by famed screen odd couple Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau, they're also Funny Old Men. The wit hits the fan as the two play Minnesota ice-fishing pals whose crusty friendship grows hilariously icier as they vie for an attractive widow (Ann-Margret). Also in the cast are Daryl Hannah, Kevin Pollak, Ossie Davis and an outrageously randy Burgess Meredith. The two leads grab their fishing rods to reel in another comic whopper in the sequel Grumpier Old Men [Side B]. Most of the original cast returns, and Sophia Loren plays the vivacious newcomer who wants to turn the beloved bait shop into a chichi ristorante. Of course, in this part of the Land of 1000 Lakes, that means war! Enjoy. And, yes, this is the movie with the "man-sized manicotti" outtakes!

Customer Reviews:

A double helping of Lemmon & Matthau.......2007-03-26

I must respond to the negative comments concerning the DVD format...Are we really going to condemn 2 fine films just because they're not available in widescreen?? The back clearly states "in fullscreen", so we can't claim we were "duped". Plus, I checked my old separate collections of each film, and they were also in fullscreen--nothing ventured, nothing gained!
Just kick back and enjoy the work of 2 masterful actors who have since left us; the lovely/saucy presence of Ann-Margret (and later, Sophia Loren); plus, the scene-stealing "dirty old man" Burgess Meredith.
However, it would've been nice to have a "making of.." featurette or cast & crew interviews.

Old age happens.......2007-01-19

The seniors among us usually don't just sit in rocking chairs watching the tube. Their inner youth is still playful, although their bodies (and often their families) can be less than cooperative. Great movie to open the door for discussion in family topics' classes.

Love these Movies... But I Sent Them Back.......2007-01-04

I simply will not buy any DVD that is not in the format released in theaters. This product stated in the discription that it was in widescreen format. I read the back of the packages before opening and discovered they were FULL SCREEN, not Widescreen. I sent the movies back and will re-order as soon as they become availble in widescreen. There are several other movies I'm also waiting for in Widescreen: Annie, Guarding Tess and others.

A mediocre.......2006-09-16

I noticed a lot of angry reviews for this new dvd release because the films aren't in widescreen, and I can't say that I blame them. I bought these films on VHS years ago but didn't buy the first dvd releases of them because they weren't in, you guessed it, widescreen. I can see how really big fans of them would be upset by that. It does seem funny to me because in the past Warner Bros. has rereleased films like "A Christmas Story" and "Ace Ventura:Pet Detective" in widescreen, the latter just last week. This rerelease of the "Grumpy" films looks to me like the original dvd releases put on one disk, as the menus and special features seem to indicate so. But the back of the case clearly says fullscreen, so you can't try to sue Warners or anything like that. But one does have to wonder why, if they were going to rerelease them, they wouldn't make new menus, and release them in WIDESCREEN.

there's a sucker born every minute!.......2006-08-31

Ya, it said widescreen on the product details, so I thought,
FINALLY, I can get rid of my letter boxed lazer disc versions of these two movies...Boy did I get a wrong number.Amazon's
product details are wrong.These two features are full screen!
NOT wide screen.I called Amazon's customer service(800-201-7575)
and they were happy to refund my money,as soon as I returned
the disc.Oh, by the way,at Warner home video this disc is listed
as FULL SCREEN(as of 8/30/06).I'm still waiting for the widescreen version.

Average customer rating:

Still waiting for WIDESCREEN version
Jack & Ann & Walter & Sophia
Senior Citizens
Grumpy Old Men series were awesome
Great films - expensive customs

Grumpy Old Men - The Collection
Starring: Walter Matthau , Jack Lemmon , Ann-Margret , Sophia Loren , and Burgess Meredith
Director: Howard Deutch , and Donald Petrie
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video

Comedy | Boxed Sets | Stores | DVD | Video

( G ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
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Out to Sea
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ASIN: B00004XMS1
Release Date: 2000-09-05

Customer Reviews:

Still waiting for WIDESCREEN version.......2006-02-13

Comon' Warner Home Video. Get out of the 1980s mentality of producing video products for VHS players and 19" TVs and get into the age of DVD and large TVs. There is a huge queue of your customer's who are waiting to buy this movie in its original unmodified format.

Incidently, Warner Home Video also released the classic "Arthur" in full screen format only.

Jack & Ann & Walter & Sophia.......2005-12-29

This is a great pair of films. Jack & Walter made twelve films together. Grumpy Old Men was one of their best. Grumpier was not. But you should own both films as they make a nice set.

John and Max have been neighbors for years and enemies almost as long. They have a passion in common, fishing. In the first ice fishing and the second fresh water.

The first concerns the men competing for the attentions a sexy new neighbor (Ann-Margret). The second concerns a woman (Sophia Loren) who is converting the boys bait shop into an italian restaurant.

Both films have more and you should look at the individual film titles for more details. But if you like good comedy and Jack & Walter, then you should buy this pack.

The only negative for these DVD's are they are full frame and not widescreen. But these are not spectacle films so you really are not missing much. But I do wish they would have widescreen available.

Senior Citizens.......2005-12-10

This is a great film. I have both films on lazer disc in wide screen.
I am waiting for the DVD format in wide screen. Then I WOULD BUY them.

Grumpy Old Men series were awesome.......2004-02-19

Jack Lemmon & Walter Matthau were awesome to watch over & over. Just wish they would have made more movies like the Grumpy Old Men series & the Odd Couple I & II. These movies you can watch over & over again. They still make you laugh over & over & over. It even means more now that both of them have past away. The world has lost 2 wonderful actors. I would highly recommend these to anyone who likes comedies & needs to laugh-very funny. Out to Sea was another good movie. These movies should be a part of your movie collection. You never get tired of watching these movies. They are a part of my collection & are worth it.
It is good to laugh after a long day. I would give it 10 stars if it was possible.

Make it a movie night & pop some popcorn-kick back, relax & get ready for a fun night.

Great films - expensive customs.......2003-12-30

Amazon was the only place I found those films. Amazon sent the films to Sweden with a decleration upon package total cost 37$. I had to pay about 10$ extra for customs fees (customs even charged postal fees!!!). I shall never more order films from the US. (Unless I can find a ways to go round customs). Amazon was great and quick delivery - Swedish customs fees for private import SUCKS.

Average customer rating:

Stellar !!! Funny as can be ... in a UK stylee !!!
classic ba humbug

Grumpy Old Men [Region 2]
Starring: Kelvin Mackenzie , Antony Worrall Thompson , Rick Stein , Stephen Bayley , and John Sessions
Director: Alan Lewens
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

( G ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
ASIN: B0002XOZRE

Customer Reviews:

Stellar !!! Funny as can be ... in a UK stylee !!!.......2007-02-17

Reminds me of being back home in London more than any film. This DVD is hilarious! I recommend it to anyone missing Eng-er-land or to any Anglophile around the globe. Quality stuff!

classic ba humbug.......2006-10-23

short and sweet, if your a grump or think your a grump you will love this. basic premise is interviews with relativly famous (jeremy clarkston from Top Gear for example) Brits commenting on all the things in life that irk them. ranging from people on cell phones to fast food. if you've thought to complain about it, its covered!!

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