Customer Reviews

A Touch of Class

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4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I saw this movie when it first came out in the 70's and have seen it many times on and off for years.

The movie is funny, but what makes it work is the two stars. George Segal (who never looked better) is in fine comedic form, and he and Glenda Jackson complement each other perfectly. She was especially singled out for critical acclaim -- some people compared her to Katharine Hepburn in Hepburn's comedic roles.

The movie also affords a look at London in the early 70's.

Because the actors work so well together, I would've liked a different (happier) ending for the movie. Still, after thirty years, "A Touch of Class" remains very watchable and poignant -- largely because of the two stars.

...and I'm not easy to please. It's strange when you realize just how sexy George Segal was. But the movie is wonderfully written, sharp, smart and incredibly funny. I saw another reviewer liked The Goodbye Girl better. I prefered this...Sharper, more biting, less sentimental. That doesn't mean it's heartless or even cynical, just that it's lacking in syrup. George Segal and Glenda Jackson have the all the chemistry and the comedic chops (and then some) needed to make this movie work. This movie made me laugh a lot, was sexy enough to warm any cold night and smart enough to make me feel like the people who made it figured I had at least a high school education. How come comedic movies this smart don't get made by the major studios anymore?

A first rate comedy, with just a tough of pathos, and a British rather than American ending. George Segal gives a masterful performance, again working with one of the five best modern actresses (Glenda Jackson here and Jane Fonda in "Fun With Dick & Jane"). Jackson is in turns acerbic, sympathetic, and loving, a restrained, sophisticated performance, proving that great dramatic actresses can do good comedy. The story is well written and directed, as Segal's one night stand evolves into a relationship. Paul Sorvino gives a solid supporting performance. This is a movie for your permanent collection.

This money shows the reality of having a mistress and not the glamorized version we see these days. this movie will keep you laughing throughout the whole movie

One of our all time favourite movies, but we were disappointed with the quality of the print. The film had obviously been 'stretched' and the sound quality was poor. Seems that the transfer to DVD did not work well.

I loved this movie. It was a delightful witty comedy about sophisticated grown up adult people. Glenda Jackson is a wonderful comedic actress. The DVD which was purchased at Amazon.com was in excellent condition.

A little dated, but still a much more mature, and entertaining romantic comedy than most of the rom-com fairy-tale-swill that passes for romantic comedies today.
This film ranks right up there with two other great films that also star the quick-witted Ms. Jackson from the same era: "House Calls" and "Hopscotch," which also star Walter Mattheau (probably misspelled forgive me).

This memorable movie is a wry and humourous take on the futility of adulterous relationships. The guy is happily married but has an eye for an attractive girl who falls for his charms. What should have been a romantic fling turns out to be much more than either expected or desire.

Bought it for my dad who is in an assisted living center. He has really enjoyed seeing the movie and has shared it with the rest of the residents.

I loved this film when I first saw the preview at the Avco Cinema Center, and went back many times for an encore. FINALLY! It was the revival of the romantic comedies of yore, and after a decade of depressing "message" films, was a welcome return to enjoyable entertainment.

Not previously mentioned, Glenda Jackson won an Oscar© for her performance, and I was elated, for she surely deserved it. The sparks fly and the chemistry is lucious between George Segal & Glenda Jackson, and you will roar with laughter, until the final 10 minutes. You leave with the enjoyment of a memorable journey and a "had to be" ending, much like the classic Barbara Stanwyck finale in "Stella Dallas".