walter matthau and george burn just work so well together . the acidity of willy with the perplexed amnesic al be a mixture make in heaven . the scene when they meet again in willy flat be a gem and the final scene round up the film to perfection . walter matthau give a superb performance a the irascible semi retire comedian a only he can and the intonation in the voice and the exaggerated dramatics couple with his general misunderstanding of what be go on form a great characterization . george burn timing be legendary and nowhere be it good than in this film and his calm aplomb with desert dry reply be memorable . watch for the scene near the end when al and his daughter ask something of the spanish caretaker and and al reaction priceless .