We lost a couple of truly gifted comedians with the deaths of Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. These two guys were hilarious alone, but put them together, and it was dynamite. They shined brightly in "The Odd Couple" and are equally delightful in this one. Throw in the veteran, Burgess Merideth as an even older grumpy old man, and it's even better. Ann-Margret plays the attractive senior woman (we should look so good) that catches the hearts of these old goats. There is so much byplay and competition between them that you can't help yourselves. They keep butting heads as they try to make headway with the lovely lady, and, of course, make fools of themselves. If you want to hang on to the end, see the bit with the three male stars going at it at the conclusion in a verbal joust.

It has been twenty years since the original release of "Grumpy Old Men" and it is still as good now as it was back then. Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau and Burgess Meredith were great.A story about two men who have been friends and neighbors for over fifty years; their trials and tribulations through that time. One is a widow, the other divorced. One day, a younger woman played by Ann-Margret moves in across the street. Both men have their hearts set on her and will fight one another to win her.A very funny and lovable film about friendship, love and family. A few years afterward, a sequel was released, "Grumpier Old Men."

I just watched this film again after many years (I think 1994-95) I was charmed. So many titles today can't offer basic principles in comedy, drama and just plain fun. I don't think this is a spoiler but this film doesn't have any blood, psychological pressure or disturbing family secrets. What it does offer is a dosage of wholesome, well rounded goodness that will have anyone longing for purity watching this for their fix years to come. I probably would not have given such a high mark in the 90's (who knows) but today its a crystal clear breath of fresh air.. I loved this film and the actors all seem to be having a great time on the set.. In short this is a movie that can be picked up and put down with a good feeling afterwords.

'Grumpy Old Men' is a film that gives us the pleasure to watch, Two Unforgettable Actors like Jack Lemmon & Walter Matthau together! This Aged-Comedy, is really funny & supremely acted!'Grumpy Old Men' Synopsis: A lifelong feud between two neighbors since childhood, only gets worse when a new female neighbor moves across the street. 'Grumpy Old Men' is an entertaining watch, that offers some really funny sequences. Also, the hilarious confrontations between Lemmon & Matthau, stand out. Mark Steven Johnson's Screenplay is lively & engaging. Donald Petrie's Direction is decent. Cinematography & Editing, are satisfactory. Performance-Wise: Lemmon & Matthau are genuinely lovable as arch enemies. Both of the legendary actors plays their parts, flawlessly & leave you in awe of them. And, Their On-Screen Chemistry, is superb. Ann-Margret does very well. Daryl Hannah, Kevin Pollak, Ossie Davis & Burgess Meredith lend good support. On the whole, Watch it for the sheer magic of Lemmon & Matthau!