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warrrreagl · 05-27-2003, 06:40 AM

My wife and I saw it Monday, and it was much, much better than I anticipated!

The original "In-Laws" with Peter Falk and Alan Arkin is one of my Top 5 movies of all time. All of my college buddies and I used to go around quoting from it (Serpentine! Serpentine!), so you can imagine my skepticism at the re-make.

The chemistry between Michael Douglas and Albert Brooks is absolutely astounding. I certainly hope they make more movies together, because their chemistry carried this movie to the next level.

The story is similar enough to the original to be recognizable, but there are also enough differences to make it very interesting.

I highly recommend it.

Cynthetiq · 05-28-2003, 05:14 AM

was it like the remake of 12 Angry Men where it was almost word for word?

I'm quite hesitant to see it in the theaters... maybe on HBO...

warrrreagl · 05-28-2003, 06:19 AM

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Originally posted by Cynthetiq
was it like the remake of 12 Angry Men where it was almost word for word?

I'm quite hesitant to see it in the theaters... maybe on HBO...

No, it was not too similar. The basic plot idea was in place (secret agent dad meets doctor dad in preparation for their kids' wedding), but the rest was unique.

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