This film, based on Mamet's _Sexual Perversity in Chicago_, fails to capture the dramatic intensity and profound character study of the original one-act play. Lowe, as usual, appears as a slimy, womanizing bachelor--can we say "typecast?" Moore's acting is placid and contrived. While the chemistry between Moore and Lowe is lukewarm, they fail to portray the complexities of their relationship, which Mamet's original drama demands. They just appear to be doing what "comes naturally" without any awareness of what exactly the story is about, an examination of sexual mores (related to the yuppie sub-culture, in particular) in the late '70s and early '80s.
Belushi and Perkins turn in well-acted supporting performances, but they can't make up for Lowe's and Moore's routine schtick. They do add a zest to the film with their unabashedly self-righteous comments to their friends. Clearly, the "Battle of the Sexes" is one aspect of this film that works.
I gave this film 6 out of 10 stars. While the script was flawed, it did provide some truly funny moments. Good supporting performances by Belushi and Perkins can't salvage the lackluster acting by the two main performers, Lowe and Moore.
Belushi and Perkins turn in well-acted supporting performances, but they can't make up for Lowe's and Moore's routine schtick. They do add a zest to the film with their unabashedly self-righteous comments to their friends. Clearly, the "Battle of the Sexes" is one aspect of this film that works.
I gave this film 6 out of 10 stars. While the script was flawed, it did provide some truly funny moments. Good supporting performances by Belushi and Perkins can't salvage the lackluster acting by the two main performers, Lowe and Moore.