The movie is not a cinematic triumph at any interpretation of the word. It's filled with nudity and bad acting, especially on the part of the younger actors in it, but what can I say? As a longtime fan of Michael Caine, I will gladly see *almost* any film he does.
Joe Bologna and the short appearance of Valerie Harper also show long time talent in the film, but for the most part, this film is farcical and funny, and full of irony so apparent, it will smack you in the face! There is little effort to make this film subtle by any means. The seduction of Michael Caine by the nubile young Michelle Johnson is clearly awkward--as it should be, but hell, once entangled in the web, Caine's character keeps on going, like the Energizer bunny!!
The most fun part, for me, is Bologna's partnering with Caine to "discover" who the "older man" is who is having an affair with his daughter. Caine's superior acting ability manages to bring him through the discomfort that ensues.
If you're uncomfortable with nudity in films, or films where an older man is supposedly having sex with a girl young enough to be his daughter, then don't bother seeing this film. But if you just want to suspend disbelief for awhile and enjoy a fun, satirical film, go for it.
Joe Bologna and the short appearance of Valerie Harper also show long time talent in the film, but for the most part, this film is farcical and funny, and full of irony so apparent, it will smack you in the face! There is little effort to make this film subtle by any means. The seduction of Michael Caine by the nubile young Michelle Johnson is clearly awkward--as it should be, but hell, once entangled in the web, Caine's character keeps on going, like the Energizer bunny!!
The most fun part, for me, is Bologna's partnering with Caine to "discover" who the "older man" is who is having an affair with his daughter. Caine's superior acting ability manages to bring him through the discomfort that ensues.
If you're uncomfortable with nudity in films, or films where an older man is supposedly having sex with a girl young enough to be his daughter, then don't bother seeing this film. But if you just want to suspend disbelief for awhile and enjoy a fun, satirical film, go for it.