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By Gergely K (144) on 21 Aug 2011

Superb comedy and what amazing acting too..these guys are all another league..such a complete and relaxing entertainer…

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By Elliott F (182) on 06 Jun 2011

A solid Wilder comedy…

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By Lady D (826) on 13 May 2011

A comical caper from Jack Lemon and Walter Matthau, some great lines throughout, easy watching, a good oldie…

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By Tom H (1,836) on 30 Apr 2011

Walther Matthau plays the brother in law of Jack Lemmon, who he persuades to commit insurance fraud after a bump inn with a pro ballplayer…

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By Bob V (268) on 23 Apr 2011

First pairing of what would become a very productive duo: Jack Lemmon & Walter Matthau, directed by good friend Billy Wilder…

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By Mark S (2,772) on 17 Apr 2011

Not one of Billy Wilder's best, it's very cynical and doesn't quite have the heart of some of his other films, but it contains an excellent…

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By Matthew J (1,312) on 01 Feb 2011

Fortune cookie aka Meet Whiplash Willie by Billy wilder is a neatly realised comedy with excellent performances…

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By Aj V (1,538) on 07 Dec 2010

Another great comedy from Wilder, this movie is hilarious, fun, and has a great cast. I highly recommend it…

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By Alan A (153) on 06 Sep 2010

Matthau-Lemmon-Wilder what a graet team!Funny movie,with a shining presence of Walter…

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By Aaron P (380) on 02 Aug 2010

A spectacular film from Wilder. Matthau and Lemmon are a great team…

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By Timothy M (796) on 31 Mar 2010

Another Billy Wilder movie with Jack Lemmon as a poor man, and Matthau as one of the most terrible (in the same of selfish) and funny villains…

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By Al P (382) on 16 Mar 2010

One of the few Billy Wilder's I don't care for…

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By Hannah M (863) on 19 Feb 2010

Good written screenplay, I love the numbered chapters, the one-liners, quotes, twists, comedy,…

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By Jamie T (429) on 25 Jan 2010

Certainly not up to the standard of the other films made by Wilder…

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By Jamey H (43) on 11 Jan 2010

Not one of Wilder's best but overall a good film…

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By Ben G (949) on 16 Dec 2009

A great showcase for the comedic acting talents of Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau (who won a well-deserved Best Supporting Actor Oscar for…

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By Frank M (727) on 05 Nov 2009

Pretty good, considering this was the first film that Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau worked on and it was the only film wher Matthau won an…

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By Anne F (623) on 27 Oct 2009

70 percent perfect, which only serves to amplify the flaws when they set in. Often hilarious and darkly cynical…

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By Michael Y (583) on 16 Oct 2009

Good comedy about an insurance scam, although a little bit dated when seen today. Excellent performances by Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon…

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By Eric F (636) on 18 Aug 2009

Nice little comedy about how anybody would sue anybody for anything. Put the odd couple and The Apartment together and you got this movie…

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