Review of The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) by Phyllis F — 14 Jun 2009

Who knew they made semi-clever movies in the 70s?

This review of The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) was written by Phyllis F on 14 Jun 2009.

The Prisoner of Second Avenue has generally received positive reviews.

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By Paul D (6,077) on 12 Jul 2010

Well adapted screen version of a Simon's play, mainly as Lemmon and Bancroft work the comedy lines and bounce off each other with great effect…

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By Bubba M (202) on 17 Feb 2009

Good comedy. A little dry at times and a bit melodramatic, but the snappy dialogue keeps it moving along…

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By Zdravko P (134) on 28 Apr 2011

Pretty good despite bummer subject material also look for the quick part (his first) slyvester stallone…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 27 Dec 2016

a lessor neil simon' I don't think so and this has the best balance of humour & pathos no ez feat…

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By Jimmy M (566) on 05 Aug 2008

A mesh of comedy and melodrama. With Jack Lemmon and Neil Simon how can you go wrong? Bancroft is also good but screams too much…

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By Rocko P (53) on 02 Apr 2009

A very timely film about a man who becomes a victim of downsizing. Lemmon and Bancroft play off each other well…

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By Flora C (4) on 18 Mar 2007

Go keep someone in Europe awake! I've seen it probably 20 times and still crack up…

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By Kalle R (46) on 17 Sep 2007

One of the top 20 movies of all time. A drama played out in an apartment on Manhattan, NYC…

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By Suveera A (91) on 18 Oct 2007

Excellent comedic drama play, beautifully enacted by Lemmon and Bancroft in THE sizzling best film dialogue ever heard on film…

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By Michael M (3,845) on 21 Feb 2010

Neil Simon's adaptation of his own playscript is bearable because it's two leads bring such passion and pathos to the project, especially Bancroft…

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