Inconsistently funny, but (not surprisingly) far more unpredictable & non-test-group-friendly than its aughts remake. 1 of the most surprising elements is how un-PC the film seems now as it tries 2 excuse Grodin's behavior by unfairly pitting his Jewish wife (repeatedly made 2 look unattractive) against Shepherd's (once again) unobtainable shiksa. Still, only in the 70's would a film follow such a delusional & flawed protagonist so far in 2 what could easily be considered an undeserving end.

Not the funniest comedy ever made, but it is an interesting watch and Lenny is a really great comic character.

This under-appreciated comedy may be too painfully funny for many viewers. Charles Grodin is superb, but Jeannie Berlin and Eddie Albert are also great, and Cybill Shepherd is also good in her role.

It has a bunch of amusing moments, but the comedy relies a lot on awkwardness so in between the laughs there are also cringes. None of the characters is very likable but they're just sympathetic enough to make you care about what's going on.