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Chapter Two (1979)

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Neil Simon's bright, autobiographical romantic comedy, a big Broadway success, has been adapted to the screen in a screenplay by Simon, directed by Robert Moore, that subtly shifts the emphasis from the play. In the stage version, recently widowed writer George Schneider (James Caan) and his efforts to form a new relationship after years of marriage, was the crux of the story. The film, however, reduces George's role and, instead, emphasizes the character of Jennie MacLaine (Marsha Mason), the

R, 2 hr. 4 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: Robert Moore

Written By: Neil Simon

In Theaters: Nov 14, 1979 Wide

Cast

James Caan
George Schneider
Marsha Mason
Jennie MacLaine
Joseph Bologna
Leo Schneider
Valerie Harper
Faye Medwick
Judy Farrell
Gwen Michaels
Debra Mooney
Marilyn
Isabelle Cooley
Customs Officer
Imogene Bliss
Elderly Lady
Barry Michlin
Matire d'
George Rondo
Martin
Greg Zadikov
Waiter
Paul Singh
Elizabeth Farley
Actress
Danny Gellis
Bucky
Henry Sutton
Judge
Howard Jeffrey
Director
Marie Reynolds
Barbara
Alan Fudge
Lee Michaels
Sumant
Waiter
Brant Van Hoffman
Ray Young
Gary

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Decently acted by James Caan and Marsha Mason but poorly directed transfer to the big screen of Neil Simon's Broadway play; it's too literal and theatrical

August 9, 2010 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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I actually found myself laughing a lot. I never knew James Caan had such a hilarious dry wit beneath his usually solemn exterior. Thoroughly enjoyed this one, because it felt real. It was like a real relationship taking place in front of you instead of the typical Hollywood love interest bs. Quite refreshing.

February 21, 2010

Justin Storms

A Neil Simon failure. It's a forced comedy, nothing natural about it. Marsha Mason is as abrasive as ever, James Caan is miscast and the rest of the cast is nothing to brag about. The main reason it didn't work is the writing. Neil Simon tends to write cute dialogue that would just never happen in real life. No one talks like that.

December 11, 2005

James Higgins

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