I loved this movie. I recently saw another movie about an elderly curmudgeon "A Man Called Otto" with Tom Hanks. I stopped watching it after 20 minutes. It didn't ring true for me. Frank Langella's curmudgeon did. I laughed all the way through this movie. I suspect a person would need to be an elderly disaffected crank themselves to fully appreciate this film. I qualify. As of this writing, I am 8 months away from being 70 years old. I identified greatly with Mr. Langella's character. So unhappy with the changes in the world. Thank goodness, I am not as bitter or as angry as he. I felt sorry for his loneliness and isolation. I have been a fan of Mr. Langella since 1970, the year he starred in "Diary of a Mad Housewfe" and Mel Brook's "The Twelve Chairs". These two movies really showcased his talent and versatility. At 84 or 85 he won't be with us too much longer. He is still amazing. And I've been a fan of Stockard Channing since her 1973 TV movie with Ed Asner "The Girl Most Likely to..." I don't know how to describe Ms. Channing appeal. I have simply always felt it. Especially loved her in "Grease". As I said in the heading, this movie is not for everyone. But, I would bet that most elderly, intellectually inclined men would enjoy it. "The Vanity of Human Wishes". I love it. And I loved this movie. I would have rated it an 8, but I wanted to counter the low ratings of reviewers who didn't get it.

source: Angry Neighbors

source: Angry Neighbors

source: Angry Neighbors

I am disappointed with this terrible movie. It's just so stupid and outlandish. The actors should be ashamed to be apart if this nonsense. There's no real story and a talking dog? Uh no. In fact I continued watching almost till the end but I could not find any humor, any real plot or any redeaming qualities at all. My wife begged me to shut it off but me being stubborn because I paid for it I kept watching. I can see this movie going to Hulu and then disappearing in a years time. Please Hollywood don't churn out crap like this anymore! It's sad when Yourube has better content than high dollar movie productions.

This is possibly the best movie I have ever seen. Everything about it wad perfect, from the acting to the cinematography. I especially love the script writing. Every joke lands perfectly and some even had me spitting out my popcorn. HOW EMBARRASSING! The characters are so well developed and memorable. Everyone one had a personality and I care about them deeply. My favourite characters had to be the one played by Jared Gilman (Moonrise kingdom). His performance was so nuanced and subtle. I feel like he was a metaphor for the hopes and dreams of a child. P. S could Jared link me up with Kara Hayward.

This movie made me laugh a total of zero times. One of the worst movies I've ever seen. If you want to waste your time and be completely bored than by all means watch this movie. P. S. There is nothing to spoil about this movie. I literally wrote this review while I was watching the film because I was so bored. The plot is stupid, the comedy is the worst, and I really don't get why anyone would give this film a good rating. I would rather watch paint dry. Also, I really don't get the dog and the man's relationship and communication through the entire film. Just another aspect of the film that detracts from the already horrible plot and acting. If the dog wasn't in the movie there wouldn't even be a movie, because this film lacks that much content.

Harry March (Frank Langella) is a world-weary writer who lives alone on an island in the Hamptons. He named it Noman in hopes that one day, he could answer a question with, "No Man is an island." He never does. His nemesis is his neighbor Lapham who is building his mega mansion and publishing his self-important, greed-is-good sayings. His only companion is his dog Hector (Cheech Marin) who speaks to him. Of course, he's the only one who can hear it. He has chased away his wife Chloe (Stockard Channing) and family. Kevin (Bobby Cannavale) leads a work crew with the Lapham construction. Kathy Polite (Katie Parker) is the real estate agent pushing for Harry to sell his island. This is trying to be outlandish at times, but those are hit and miss. I thought the outdoor air conditioner is really stupid and then it comes back in the climax. I don't know why he's searching for horse hair and then it explains it without satisfaction. It's really borderline all the way to the end. I get the attempt at surreal humor. I don't think it's good enough.

Well if a very slow comedy about rich people living in the Hamptons is your thing...I was excited to maybe finally see a good comedy they seem few & far between lately. NOT this. Very pretentious I guess whoever made it can relate or something I certainly couldn't. Every character was boring. The young chick who visits him about the pool sale was supposed to say some deep stuff to him -what a crock o cr*p? The real estate lady was the most interesting narcissistic character but very annoying. The main guy was idk - boring? When he tried to make some statement about being better than all the people he chose to live around & associate with it just came off as totally gross (he peed in public on some flowers?!) I am lost on the point. Rich people fighting over BS when other things are happening in the world? I guess....he was upset his rich neighbor guy who we don't see was so extravagant yet he bought his own island to live the way he wanted. Didn't like the other guy making too much noise ...poor guy lol! Stockard Channing was in it so I was also kinda sorta excited for her part in it- what part?? Her talent wasted in this & barely speaks. Lame & boring I fell asleep at the end so I will say it was an ok thing to watch at bedtime. Why even review this...totally forgettable.

I actually BOUGHT this stinkeroo. Mostly for Mr. Langella, who pulled off a great job despite an absolutely abysmal script. Sadly, it had such promise that I watched from beginning to end, so I have twice earned the right to declare... this movie SUCKS!!! Worst. Story. Ever. In fact, I don't think this film presented a story. Or a point. Or anything funny at all. Anyway, this one is about a guy with a talking dog who might be pissed off at his neighbor, who you will never see, while a woman sometimes swims * without being * outside his "island" home. All for various unexplained reasons. That's about it. PEE-YEW! It's a beautiful flop though, which means the crew is awesome. I already said the players are awesome. So, this can only be a failure of artistic vision and leadership! Top rot! Sheesh! How do you go wrong with Frank Langella???? PS - Mr. Langella, I hope you were well paid, sir. We don't blame you!