Hopscotch did not change the world. Although it bridges the rapacious 70s and the venal 80s, it manages to avoid both of those grotesque milieus. So, as far as artifacts go, it's not bad. And it represents a now all-too-rare movie type; entertainment for intelligent adults (with intelligent adults in it). Once upon a time middle aged people were allowed to appear intelligent and desirable, because the culture was less focused on immediate appearances, superficiality and scoring. Glenda Jackson represents a certain type of thinking-mans sex symbol.
This globe-trotting yarn is a good vehicle for Matthau who was never really allowed to portray desirable leading men. There are a few good laughs in it. The best scenes just involve Jackson and Matthau bantering. Anyone who thinks it doesn't move fast enough has no mind for civilized entertainment.
This globe-trotting yarn is a good vehicle for Matthau who was never really allowed to portray desirable leading men. There are a few good laughs in it. The best scenes just involve Jackson and Matthau bantering. Anyone who thinks it doesn't move fast enough has no mind for civilized entertainment.