Customer Reviews

Never Again [VHS]

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3 star:		(2)
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I'm very glad I found this film. But I almost didn't watch it because of the terrible song that accompanies the opening titles - a song that is totally out of synch with the style and mood of the rest of the film. And what a wonderful film it is. My wife and I have both been divorced twice and we sat nodding our heads throughout the film at its accuracy and honesty in dealing with tentative "never again" relationships. The performances by Jeffrey Tambor and Jill Clayburgh are terrific. Anyone who only knows Tambor from The Larry Sanders Show will be amazed by his subtlety and depth. The script and direction are near perfect - the dialogue is people talking like real people (albeit very witty real people). The film successfully blends great comic moments with honest emotions and human behavior. Highly recommended for anyone who has ever had a relationship break up or fall apart (that's pretty much all of us, isn't it?). The film offers hope without sugar-coated optimism. More importantly, it is also highly entertaining. I think I'll go watch it again...but with the sound off for the opening credits!

I was recovering from hip surgery and popped this movie in the VCR at about 1:00 a.m. It looked like a cute drama from the cover, something I could watch and fall asleep to. I couldn't have been more wrong. Before long I was laughing so hard I popped my stitches and woke my entire family up. I mean to tell you this is the funniest movie I have ever seen in my life. So funny I had to bury my face in the pillow to keep from waking the neighbors. Gut busting hilarity....Jill Clayburg is like you've never seen her before! Jeffrey Tambor is fresh, charming, and outrageously funny portraying a slightly bent free spirited jazz musician.
There's a little piece of everyone in these two characters and will keep you in stitches for weeks to come! This movie is for anyone over 30 who has ever vowed "Never Again" to serious relationships. It's upbeat, up to date and an absolute must see, and for me....a must own! It's the funniest movie at the video store....and now at amazon.com! "Never Again" is the most under rated, under advertised, block buster comedy of all time. I just can't say enough! 5 stars in my book!

Sincerely,
Sherry Malone

I was blessed to see this film at the Sarasota Film Festival and I have been waiting for it's release. I need to watch it again to see all the parts that I missed from the laughter in the theater! If you have ever been divorced, this film will ring true in many ways. It brings to light so many aspects that people have to face when once again confronted with being single but in a very humane and funny way. Believe me...I lived more than one part of this film and highly recommend it to anyone that is newly single and has the opportunity to view it.

I remember seeing Jill Clayburgh in those wholesome romantic movies in the late 60s/early 70s. Boy, is this one different! The language would make a gang member blush! The scene when she wears the sex outfit, while answering the door, may be the funniest thing I have ever seen: I laugh my ass off!! Get this one!

And if that doesnt cover it I dont know what will. Jill is great as usual.. they are all wonderful and what is the best thing of all is its not about teenagers. No killings, terminating or exterminating. Its not light - its intense without being anything about right on in feelings as well as well acted! Enjoy it!!We did.

Don't know if this movie is really rated very highly by the critics but I can relate. In my prime (middle age) I was suddenly single from a divorce and the "scene" was all new to me. Gays and lesbians? what's that. Dating? don't get involved.

Both the male and female characters were true in this movie except for the suit of armor. That was a bit much but fit in with the story. Loved the actors. Solid acting but not "pretty faces" that Hollywood usually presents.

I recommend this movie. Not to everyone but if you are divorced and going thru the process again....watch it.

I can't remember the last time I picked a lesser-known title from the video store shelf and decided it's a must-buy! I'd had enough theological babble for a few days, went to rent something light and picked this up as an afterthought. I spent the next week telling all my seminary colleagues that this is a definite MUST-SEE for all who think they're gonna do pastoral work at all! How real and really funny and true! If only we really admitted to living this way, the world would be a far funnier place! Enjoy it ... again and again and again....

From the perspective of a 40ish couple may I offer our views. Funny, Funny, Funny!!! Most people (including ourselves prior) 'never' heard of this movie but I'm here to tell you that it's a sleeper that ended up being one of our favs. If the depiction of a 'toy' bothers you then this movie may not be for you, the prudish. Or if you need your lead characters to be hotties for you to have fun, then this is not for you either. It's about two intelligible middle-aged people trying to figure out how to date all over again, with hilarious consequences. Many can relate I'm sure.

Highly recommended!!!

This movie is perfect for people in their 40ies and/or 50ies. It just hits the bullseye. Lean back and enjoy the ride.

This is the funniest movie, the best. I just rented it watched it, and watched it again as soon as it was over. It's not only funny but it touches on serious relationship issues and makes real sense of them. It's a classic, better than If Lucy Fell which was my favorite movie, until now.