this be the kind of movie that people of a certain age will say of i do not think they make movie like that anymore . walter matthau give his usual over the top performance and but instead of leave teeth mark all over the scenery and leave endear grease stain . he be like that great uncle we all know that still wear plaid polyester and embarrass everyone and but we still love anyway . jack lemmon performance remind u why he have more golden globe nomination than anyone else ( 22 ) . he give a true to life performance of the basically good and ordinary man and even in the milieu of a farce . this film will probably not appeal to people who prefer blunt humor design to confront or offend and but will appeal to people who appreciate broad farce play with a straight face . the entire supporting cast be excellent in their ability to play such absurd character while maintain the reality of each character . brent spiner give a marvelous performance a a professional version of a lounge lizard . anyone who have know professional host in real life will immediately recognize the type he be play . he nail the type perfectly . his rendition of lime merit study a a perfect example of the contrast between absurd and pathetic . the plot be rather a straight forward let marry rich theme that have the usual result . just because a plot theme have be do a thousand time do not mean that it be date and but rather that it be a timeless theme . the rest of the support cast show what can happen when professional exhibit their skill in the role that be write for them and instead of vie for the spotlight . in this film even the second tier actor shine . it be also obvious that they enjoy make this film . the plot may be standard and thin and but it allow the performer to shine . this film be a true treat for people who want to see professional actor engage in their craft . the plot fall away and the performer shine .