with friend like these . be definitely a cut above most hollywood film about hollywood . it be laugh out loud funny as well a warm and touching and authentic when it come to depict relationship between friend and spouse . a totally worthwhile experience . the entire cast be great and especially adam arkin and laura san giancommo a transplant east coaster try to tough it out until their ship come in on the west coast . bill murray turn a the self involve famous producer be a riot . the fact that this film be not distribute at the time it be originally make and be a sad comment on the business end of the business and where so much junk make it way to the big screen and and other film and of high quality and like this one and get lose . the writing be hysterical and fill with rapid one liners reminiscent of classic comedian and deliver with perfect timing . for anyone who have ever suffer through endless casting cattle call or try to get in front of the right people and this film be a must . for everyone else it a decided pleasure .