Synopsis
The adventures of married couple Henry and Nancy Clark, vexed by misfortune while in New York City for Henry's job interview.
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Cast
- Steve MartinHenry Clark
- Goldie HawnNancy Clark
- John CleeseMr. Mersault
- Mark McKinneyGreg
- Jessica CauffielSusan Clark
- Charlie DellJanitor on Train
- Tom Riis FarrellAndrew Lloyd Webber
- Cynthia NixonSheena
- Josh MostelDr. Faber
- Anne HaneyWoman in Bathroom
Recommendations
- 63
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Strictly a middle-aged comedy, which consists of more easy lobs than sharp smacks, but manages to get the job done. - 60
Variety
Lightweight but likable entertainment. - 50
Chicago Tribune
Ragged as some of it might have been, that old "Out-of-Towners" had a unified and surprisingly dark comic vision to go with its nifty one-liners. This big, glossy picture is set in movie-movie land, that shiny, peachy place where a celebrity -- like Mayor Rudy -- waits around every corner. [2 April 1999, Friday, p.A] - 50
Dallas Observer
As the harried household head in The Out-of-Towners, the thrill is gone. Martin's character is dull, and his performance is fatigued -- Hawn, a trouper, locates all the available giggles and wins applause for her big tantrum scene. And John Cleese is riotously funny. - 40
Film Threat
It's a little frightening to watch Hawn be "bubbly" at her age. - 40
Austin Chronicle
A slight, oddly lifeless movie with dubious appeal for even the most incorrigible Simon devotees. - 38
Chicago Sun-Times
Jogs doggedly on the treadmill of comedy, working up a sweat but not getting much of anywhere. - 30
The New York Times
Goldie Hawn and Steve Martin are appealing performers, but none of the energy, professionalism and gameness they display -- can surmount the mess that surrounds them in this misguided comedy.
