I just read the script for Plazza Suite about a month ago, and I thought it was quite good. I haven't seen the movie, partially because I didn't know it existed. Lakeland College in Lloydminster is going to be putting this play on as a production in our new Vic Juba later this May (2003) So come see it, That's Lloydminster Alberta, Canada.
I'm insane alright, we figured that out already; so stop repeating it!!!
I was actually in this play (I played the part of Mimsey) last year. It's a wonderful play but a terrible movie. We did not use any of the same actors in the three acts (except for the waiter) like they did with Matthau in the movie. The movie just seems cheesy somehow, and while I love Walter Matthau, but he was just terrible. The play is moving, however, and just 100 times better than the film. If you've seen this movie, please please don't let it make up your mind about the play. If you get the chance, see the play. You won't be disappointed if it's performed well.
shareThe script is very very good. I was in a production of the play a few days ago, playing Jesse Kiplinger, and coincidentally the film was shown on tv last night, so I was able to compare. I liked the film, but I was dissapointed that they took some of the comedy out of it. In the last act, with Mimsey in the bathroom, the whole point is that we don't see the bride until she finally appears at the end. In the film they decided to show her through the keyhole, spoiling the suspense. Also when Roy goes out the window, the funniest part about it is that we see him pass by the next window and then he appears at the front door. We aren't supposed to know what happens until he tells us. The film decided to show him from outside as well, again taking that effect away by showing him struggling with the window.
Anyway, other than that I quite enjoyed the film. The play is still better though.
While I feel like an idiot posting on a message that's 4 years old, I feel compelled to note that I also played Jesse Kiplinger (more like a few decades ago). In our production, we also abandoned the repertory concept, and had different actors for the three different parts (with the exception, yes, of the waiter, who was played by ... Todd Solondz, if you can believe that).
shareIn addition to this film, you might want to check out a TV remake where Carol Burnett plays the three female roles with three different leading men. I found it just as enjoyable as this one.
shareAt this moment, I don't really agree that this is such a good script.
I have loved Neil Simon's writing for years now, but I think that this movie is a little dated for the 2006 viewer. Perhaps because this movie deals with such serious topics, I found it hard to identify with these people and thus I couldn't really get into it.
I think that women have progressed far beyond the meek, 1-sided characters that were in this movie. I mean, in the 1st story alone, I kept having flashbacks to the movie "Closer," which depicts marital disputes much more realistically.
Anyways, I just wanted to share my two cents . . .