Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | July 28, 2005 | | Summary | Didn't buy it for Matthau/Lemmon | Content
 | Overall, an entertaining, pretty funny three-starrer. But I'm a sucker who will buy anything with Dyann Cannon in it. |
| Rating | | | Date | June 18, 2005 | | Summary | Two Greats Shine One Last Time | Content
| You've got a number of stars in this comedy! Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon star as a pair of friends who go to sea as Gentlemen Escorts to find new romance. In essence they are free dance partners for the many single woman on board.
Jack promptly falls for Vivian (Gloria DeHaven) as a true romance, while Walter Matthau schemes to seduce a younger woman (Dyan Cannon) who appears wealthy and single. The ship is the Holland Westerdam, an actual luxury cruise ship. You get to see a lot of scenes on the ship - from the pool area, the restaurant, the ballroom and the deck.
I really loved the smaller parts played by Hal Linden and especially Brent Spiner. The "Data" from Star Trek really shines here as the commanding cruise director.
What makes the movie so special is that, in its release year of 1997, you had Lemmon being 71 years old, and Matthau being 77. The two men are still great actors. It gives you a great sense of how vibrant old age can be, if you keep your mind and body healthy. Sadly, both have since passed away, so this movie is a collector's item.
What was even more surprising to me is how young Dyan Cannon looks. I loved her in Deathtrap, and while I watched this movie I thought she was a great actress but way too young for the Matthau character. I kept thinking of him as a cradle robber. Actually, she was born in 1937 - so she was 50 in the movie! In comparison, Gloria was 72.
So in general, this was a cast with a lot of experience, that shows a great movie can be made without having to rely on teen starlets or the latest handsome face.
Highly recommended! |
| Rating | | | Date | May 20, 2005 | | Summary | FUN! | Content
| "Out to Sea" is one of the best Lemmon/Matthau-films (only "The Front Page" is better). The story isn't new but the performances are brilliant. Matthau is a great comedian and Lemmon is heartbreaking as a man who never thought he could fell in love again. As a team they are perfect, as usual. But the real stars in this movie are the supporting actors. Brent Spiner gives the performance of his life as cruise-director. His show-numbers alone are worth watching this film. And there is Donald O'Connor in a small but wonderful part (you don't believe his age if you see him dance - just amazing!). The soundtrack is lovely. It's a very funny film. You'll watch it again and again... |
| Rating | | | Date | April 24, 2005 | | Summary | Amusing but not "The Odd Couple" | Content
| Jack Lemmon and Walter Mathau work well together. They are amusing and seem to be able to sense how to react together without having to think about. That quality is present in "Out to Sea" but it is not enough to carry the weight of the entire film.
The premise is one of two elderly genltemen without wives. One is a batchelor and schemer and the other is a widower who is straight laced. Neither are what could be called wealthy. The schemer cons his friend (and former brother in law) into taking a cruise. The htich is that he has signed them up to work as professional dance partners to dance with the ladies. When this comes to light, Mr. Straight hits the ceiling and is ready to leave. Unfortunately the ship has already left and he is stuck working or paying a huge bill. The schemer has a reason for his deception, however. He is looking to get a wealthy wife. His friend has no such ambitions.
The plot is one with much potential for comedy. Indeed, there are plenty of moments for smiles and laughs. So too are there more tender moments that can tug at the heartstrings. The problem is that it just doesn't hold together was well as it could. Though each of the stars does a good job, more could have been done with the script.
"Out to Sea" is certainly worth the price of admission. The question is whether it is worthy of repeat performances.
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| Rating | | | Date | February 15, 2005 | | Summary | Very Good Movie | Content
| OUT TO SEA is one of those special movies that comes along and almost goes un-noticed. It doesn't make a big splash but you go away feeling good. This is a really funny movie with a very good cast. |
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