The Odd Couple

I had a better time with Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau than yesterday because the creators bet on eloquent dialogue and avoided sketchiness, which did a lot of good for the movie. Everything relied on the two protagonists, which was the movie's potential weakness. It would have been a problem if you didn't particularly like either of the two actors. Jack Lemmon is the kind of actor who can portray emotions extremely convincingly, but I feel differently about Walter Matthau. In some roles, I wouldn't trade him for anyone else, while I can't stand him in others. Luckily, Oscar Madison belonged to the first group. I enjoyed watching the cohabitation of this tough guy with the caring housekeeper Felix while fully understanding the life decisions of both their ex-partners. Although I didn't laugh out loud once during the movie, I had a smile on my face the whole time and enjoyed those great dialogues, so I didn't hesitate to give it four stars. / Lesson learned: A brown or a green sandwich? Choose wisely; the stakes are high. (2023-04-23)

Film adaptations of Neil Simon's scripts are usually a safe bet, they have their undeniable quality and charm, and they are supported by the participation of seasoned actors, especially Walter Matthau, for whom Jack Lemmon is also an equal partner. Three stars are a must in this case, but I won't go higher because something was missing in the dialogue and verbal jokes. Overall impression: 65%. (2012-06-17)