Live Life Team
Grumpy Old Men
Grumpy Old Men is one of the best comedies ever made which features two multitalented Hollywood actors, Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon. With the added superb performance given by Burgess Meredith, the film is a landslide success. This was followed by the release of the sequel, ‘Grumpier Old Men’, with a first class quality like the original.
The film centres on life long friends, Max Goldman (played by Walter Matthau) and John Gustafson (Jack Lemmon), who live in the frozen surroundings of the Minnesota Tundra. Both men are retired and widowed. They enjoy a restful and simple life with the usual visits to their immediate family and ice fishing.
However, their typical days change when a boisterous woman, Ariel Truax (Ann-Margret), comes to their neighbourhood. At first, both of them pretend not to be interested when the woman tries to befriend them. However, when a storeowner and fellow neighbour, Chuck (Ossie Davis), introduces them, both men give in. As Ariel becomes part of their daily lives, the two men find themselves competing for her attention and affection. Initially, Max seems to have the advantage in their rivalry. However, the situation changes when Ariel, during a dinner at Gustafson’s home, confesses her feelings to him.
Grumpy Old Men is a fantastic film filled with remarkable performances by the finest Hollywood legends — plus its numerous well-timed humours. This is a highly recommended film.
