Plaza Suite
Plaza Suite

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Plaza Suite

1982
Movie
115 min
English

HBO filmed version of the Neil Simon play (filmed in front of a live audience) has three separate acts set in the same hotel suite in New York's Plaza Hotel with Lee Grant and Jerry Orbach playing three roles.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Google Users71%
Director: Arthur HillerGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

This comedy anthology film presents three separate stories all taking place in the same deluxe suite at New York's Plaza Hotel. The first segment follows a businessman trying to lure his estranged wife back. The second sees a film producer attempting to seduce a former lover. The final and most chaotic story involves a groom's parents trying to get their son out of a bathroom where he has locked himself in on his wedding day.

Critical Reception

Plaza Suite (1982) received a mixed to positive reception from critics and audiences, with praise often directed at the performances and the witty dialogue. However, some found the episodic nature of the film disjointed, and the humor occasionally fell flat for some viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is noted for its talented cast, particularly George Burns in his later career.

  • The comedic situations are often predictable, relying on classic tropes.

  • The individual segments vary in quality and engagement.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general appreciation for the comedic performances and the classic setting, though some found the humor to be dated or the storylines unoriginal. The star power of the cast is frequently cited as a major draw.

Fun Fact

George Burns, already in his late 80s at the time of filming, reportedly performed much of his own physical comedy, including some stunts, despite his age.

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