A doctor (Walter Matthau), who is a recent widower, embarks on a quest to be a modern day Casanova. But when he meets a recent divorcee (Glenda Jackson) who won't be another one of his conquests, he must adjust his expectations of swinging bachelorhood. Directed by Howard Zieff (PRIVATE BENJAMIN). While it's nice to see a romantic comedy about two mature people, this rather mundane romcom goes nowhere. Moreover, I didn't find the movie's background of an incompetent hospital run by an incompetent staff amusing either. Patients die because of inept doctors, funny yes? Funny, no! What makes the movie tolerable is the star power and the chemistry between Matthau and Jackson. Reputedly, they loved working together and would go on to co-star in HOPSCOTCH two years later. The movie was a big hit and even spawned a TV series spinoff. With Art Carney, Richard Benjamin, Candice Azzara, Reva Rose, Thayer David, Brad Dexter and Jane Connell.
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