Review of California Suite (1978) by Orlok W — 17 Dec 2011
The movie is split into 4 stories. The Jane Fonda, Alan Alda skit has a few good lines but it feels scripted, tries to go for drama and fails miserably. Then you get a random scene of Fonda in a bikini, not complaining but it didn't work.
Walter Matthau once again carries bad material and makes it gold just with body language and his voice. The Bill Cosby, Richard Pryor skit is horrendous, terrible physical comedy. But the reason to see this is for Maggie Smith and Michael Caine.
The verbal jousting match between them is hall of fame stuff. I was absolutely dying. In the last few minutes they try for drama and it doesn't work but dammit they had me rolling.
This review of California Suite (1978) was written by Orlok W on 17 Dec 2011.
California Suite has generally received mixed reviews.
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