More Than Friends
More Than Friends

More Than Friends

1978Movie93 minEnglish

Matty Perlman and Alan Corkus are old friends. He wants them to be more than friends. Sometimes she does too.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry ZuckerGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A lonely, introverted young man, Arthur Prentiss, struggles to connect with women. He works in a TV station and finds solace in his passion for making films. Through his creative endeavors and a series of awkward encounters, Arthur hopes to find love and acceptance.

Critical Reception

More Than Friends is a quirky romantic comedy that showcases early work from the Zucker brothers and Jim Abrahams. While not as widely known as their later works, it offers a blend of humor and heartfelt moments, appealing to audiences who enjoy character-driven comedies. Critical reception was generally mild, with some reviewers appreciating its unique charm and others finding its humor to be a bit uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its endearing portrayal of a shy protagonist.
  • Some found the humor to be hit-or-miss, lacking the consistent punch of later comedies.
  • Praised for its charming romantic elements.

Google audience: Audience reception for More Than Friends is difficult to ascertain due to limited available data, but general sentiment suggests it's viewed as a charming, albeit slightly dated, romantic comedy with a sympathetic lead character.

Fun Fact

This film was an early project for the directing trio Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker, who would later achieve massive success with spoofs like 'Airplane!' and 'The Naked Gun'.

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