{"id":13327,"date":"2021-08-24T17:37:27","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T21:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itwaslikemagic.com\/?p=13327"},"modified":"2025-04-04T15:37:39","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T19:37:39","slug":"seems-like-old-times-1980","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theromcomcatalog.com\/staging\/seems-like-old-times-1980\/","title":{"rendered":"‘Seems Like Old Times’ (1980) Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Seems Like Old Times Synopsis:<\/strong> Wrongfully accused of a bank robbery, a writer seeks the help of his ex-wife, who is now married to the soon-to-be Attorney General. of California.<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When two bank robbers kidnap Nick and force him to commit a robbery, he seeks refuge at the home of his ex-wife, Glenda, hoping she\u2019ll help him clear his name. The catch? Glenda\u2019s new husband, Ira, is a district attorney, and the police are actively searching for Nick after his face appeared on the bank\u2019s security footage. Glenda is caught in a difficult position, trying to convince Nick to surrender while also keeping his whereabouts hidden from Ira.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seems Like Old Times<\/span><\/em>, written by Neil Simon, is a clear homage to the screwball comedies of the 30s and 40s. For the most part, I think he succeeded. <\/span>Goldie Hawn<\/span><\/strong> is perfect as Glenda, the public defense attorney stuck between her immature, unpredictable ex-husband and her sophisticated, wealthy new one. She has a lucent presence on screen that is hard to deny, and she was my favorite part of this movie.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“I hope they shoot you! I hope they shoot you in my kitchen! And when they drag your dead body out of here, I hope they shoot you again!” <\/em>– Glenda<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Chevy Chase<\/a><\/span><\/strong> was, well, Chevy Chase. Great comedic timing, pratfalls included. He and Hawn are having fun together, and no matter how ridiculous the scenarios get, I still find myself laughing. <\/span>I haven’t seen Charles Grodin<\/strong> in much, but I thought he did a fine job going toe-to-toe with Hawn and Chase, even if he didn’t have a particularly flashy role.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it okay to mention how much I loved all the dogs Glenda and Ira owned? Glenda was clearly a character who loved helping people and animals, and the dogs provided some of the best gags just by being present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It took me a while to sit down and <\/span>write down my thoughts on Seems Like Old Times<\/em> because, simply put, I liked it. It wasn’t the best film I’ve ever seen, but it wasn’t the worst either. I think the movie works because of its cast, and there’s honestly not much here to dissect. It would work well as a play (which makes sense as Simon is also a playwright). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I thought Seems Like Old Times<\/em><\/span> was<\/span><\/em> a play at first, based on how the movie was set up and the simplicity of the sets and situations. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seems Like Old Times<\/span><\/em> is a slapstick comedy with minor romance elements. The focus seems to be more on the laughs than the actual characters, so their development is thin. Even so, this movie has a lot to like, especially if you want something light and silly to watch.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Whose dog is this?”<\/em>– Judge Channing
“They’re mine, Your Honor.”<\/em> – Ira
“The dogs work for you, too?”<\/em> – Judge Channing
“Only two of them. The other four are visiting.”<\/em> – Ira<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watched:<\/strong> 08\/17\/2021
Notable Song:<\/strong> The High and the Mighty by Chevy Chase<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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