I saw this movie when I was a kid and remembered it to be funny. Recently I started looking for it again (not knowing the title). I only knew that Walter Matthau was in it. Via "The taking of Pelham One Two Three (1974)" I've found it. After 40 years it is still a great movie. Respect for writer, director Elaine May.
The movie gives me a good feel. The slow camera movement of the 70's. The under cooled acting of Matthau. Natural dialogs. The fact that you know all the hidden intentions of the character(s) works out to be funny. From the start I feel sympathy for Walther Matthau, playing a wealthy, no good, snob. I never dislike him, even when his intention is to kill his wife.
The movie gives me a good feel. The slow camera movement of the 70's. The under cooled acting of Matthau. Natural dialogs. The fact that you know all the hidden intentions of the character(s) works out to be funny. From the start I feel sympathy for Walther Matthau, playing a wealthy, no good, snob. I never dislike him, even when his intention is to kill his wife.