I'm Not Rappaport (1996)
33 %
Reviews Counted: 15 Fresh: 5 Rotten:10 Average Rating: 5.5/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 17 mins
Synopsis:
Nat Moyer (Walter Matthau) and Midge Carter (Ossie Davis) are a comically mismatched duo of geriatric New Yorkers, who observe the idiosyncrasies of modern urban life while seated on a bench in Central Park. When Midge, who also serves as the manager of Nat's apartment building, becomes... [More]
Nat Moyer (Walter Matthau) and Midge Carter (Ossie Davis) are a comically mismatched duo of geriatric New Yorkers, who observe the idiosyncrasies of modern urban life while seated on a bench in Central Park. When Midge, who also serves as the manager of Nat's apartment building, becomes threatened by retirement, Nat jumps in to stand up for his friend--taking on a drug dealer, a mugger, and even his daughter. This film was adapted by Herb Gardner from his Tony-winning play. [Less]
Genre: Comedies
Starring: Walter Matthau, Ossie Davis, Craig T. Nelson, Amy Irving, Martha Plimpton
Director: Herb Gardner
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A stable of solid performances, led by leads Walter Matthau and Ossie Davis, are all there is to recommend.
12/10/04 12:30 AM
The fire in Nat's belly and his zeal for justice make him an unforgettable character.
02/24/02 05:09 PM
This is good stuff. Unfortunately, director Herb Gardner is a little too fond of writer Herb Gardner's script, which just keeps going and going and going -- until even two old pros such as Walter and Ossie have worn out their welcome.
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