Plaza Suite
Plaza Suite

Plaza Suite

1987Movie100 minEnglish

Hilarity abounds in this portrait of three couples successively occupying a suite at the Plaza.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Art WolffGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

This made-for-television film presents three separate comedic vignettes all set in Suite 719 of the luxurious Plaza Hotel in New York City. The first story follows a man trying to rekindle a romance with his ex-wife who is about to remarry. The second involves a successful businessman attempting to coax his teenage daughter out of the suite's bathroom after she's locked herself in. The final act sees a film producer trying to convince a former starlet to join him in the suite for a night, only for her to bring her husband along.

Critical Reception

As a made-for-television adaptation of Neil Simon's classic play, 'Plaza Suite' (1987) received a generally warm reception, particularly for its faithful translation of the stage material to the screen. Critics often praised the performances of the cast, who managed to capture the wit and pathos of Simon's characters. The teleplay was seen as a solid effort in adapting a beloved work for a wider audience, though some noted it lacked the immediacy of a live theatrical performance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for faithful adaptation of Neil Simon's dialogue.
  • Appreciated for strong performances from the ensemble cast.
  • Seen as a competent, if somewhat safe, television movie.

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Fun Fact

The 1987 television film is a remake of the 1971 film of the same name, which also featured three stories set in the Plaza Hotel and was based on Neil Simon's 1968 play.

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