Scenes from a Mall

During a visit to a Los Angeles shopping mall, a couple, Deborah and Nick, decides to confront the issues plaguing their marriage. Over the course of a day spent wandering through the mall's various stores and establishments, they engage in a series of conversations, arguments, and reminiscences, revealing the deep-seated problems and unspoken resentments that have accumulated over their sixteen years together.

Paul Mazursky's 'Scenes from a Mall' received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While Bette Midler and Woody Allen's performances were occasionally praised, the film's premise and execution were largely seen as tedious and self-indulgent. Many reviewers found the dialogue mundane and the exploration of a failing marriage uninspired, failing to generate significant emotional resonance or dramatic tension.

• Panned for its monotonous and dialogue-heavy script.

• Criticized for its lack of emotional depth and engaging narrative.

• Allen and Midler's performances were noted but couldn't salvage the film's overall dullness.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a bit of a slog, with many disliking the mundane conversations and lack of a compelling storyline. Some appreciated the acting talent on display, but the overall sentiment was that the movie failed to hold their interest.

Woody Allen and Bette Midler's characters' names, Nick and Deborah, are the same as the names of Allen's parents.