Synopsis
A family wedding reignites the ancient feud between next-door neighbors and fishing buddies John and Max. Meanwhile, a sultry Italian divorcée opens a restaurant at the local bait shop, alarming the locals who worry she'll scare the fish away. But she's less interested in seafood than she is in cooking up a hot time with Max.
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Cast
- Walter MatthauMax Goldman
- Jack LemmonJohn Gustafson
- Ann-MargretAriel Gustafson
- Sophia LorenMaria Sophia Coletta Ragetti
- Daryl HannahMelanie Gustafson
- Burgess MeredithGrandpa Gustafson
- Kevin PollakJacob Goldman
- Michelle JohnstonSears Salesperson / Chicken Polka Girl
Recommendations
- 70
Variety
Grumpier is a welcome continuation that leaves you wanting for another chapter that's as rich in humanity and fun as the initial companion pieces. - 63
TV Guide Magazine
The whole point is to reproduce the experience of the first movie (and every other Lemmon-Matthau pairing) with mechanical precision. And so it does. - 60
The New York Times
Grounding the zaniness is the chemistry between its two likable stars. Beneath their crusty eccentricities, Max and John are teen-agers at heart, a Wayne and Garth for the "Modern Maturity" set. As Max, his leathery face beaming with pleasure, might put it: "Holy moley, is this a dumb movie!" But it is also fun. - 60
Empire
Warm but unassuming family comedy. - 50
ReelViews
Grumpier Old Men isn't as fun, spontaneous, or amusing as the original. In short, it's a poor retread that can't be redeemed by the pleasure of seeing Lemmon and Matthau together. - 50
Chicago Sun-Times
Grumpier Old Men is not terrifically compelling, although it is probably impossible not to enjoy Matthau and Lemmon acting together. - 50
Christian Science Monitor
Light, slow, funny one-liners. - 40
Washington Post
Despite his occasional witticisms, the old grump is no great catch, and neither is this movie.
