i be pull into this movie and despite a clichéd and standard tv movie type script . this be probably due to the performance and good recreation of the time . sean hayes do not look like jerry lewis but make a good stab at recreate his manic energy and routine . only in the dramatic scene do i feel a lack of insight in his performance . jeremy northam convince admirably with his laid back dean martin and unfortunately he have little material to work with script wise but get across dino couldn not care less attitude which roll along for year with lewis until he could take no more . i think the fault with the movie be that it be make when only one of the duo have pass on and so perhaps there be lewis trait that have to be down grade at the expense of martin . however to be fair they do show some of lewis control freakery and joke steal that lead to the final breakup . still for a tv movie it be definitely above average and these 2 star be huge success in their partnership day and and each go on to show their own brand of showbiz genius a they go their separate way afterwards . in the end a rather sad story .