tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post2614662196629203709..comments2024-03-27T21:42:56.131-05:00Comments on 1001plus: Neil Simon's Grand HotelSJHoneywellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-34108627728255277652018-02-01T22:50:35.070-06:002018-02-01T22:50:35.070-06:00I think that sums it up. I agree that Smith is the...I think that sums it up. I agree that Smith is the best thing in the film and Caine is probably the second-best thing in the film. I like the first <i>story</i> better, though, or at least find it more compelling.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-29485142162219504052018-02-01T22:35:43.433-06:002018-02-01T22:35:43.433-06:00I couldn't agree more except that I liked the ...I couldn't agree more except that I liked the first two stories about equally. <br /><br />Jane's character is a buster but I did love the exchange when the laid back somewhat drippy-dippy Alda keeps talking about his "lifestyle" and Jane cuts in with "I don't have a life style I have a life!" <br /><br />But good though both are Maggie Smith owns her portion of the film with a solid assist from Caine. Since she usually plays the vinegary regal old lady now this is a great reminder of what a skillful comedienne she is. <br /><br />The other two sections are better forgotten. joel65913https://www.blogger.com/profile/14526657073681774683noreply@blogger.com