House Calls

Recently widowed Dr. Nichols (Walter Matthau) finds himself ill at ease in re-entering the singles scene. Then he meets Ann Atkinson (Glenda Jackson), a patient recuperating from a jaw operation. Freshly divorced from a philandering spouse, Jackson is as reluctant to inaugurate a lasting commitment ...more

House Calls is a stylish, laugh-out-loud comedy, with stellar performances from Walter Matthau and Glenda Jackson. They're funny largely because they treat the story and their characters with respect; there's little sense of condescension or contempt for the material. Some of the humor may feel forced at times, but the joke-to-laugh ratio is high, and the few misfired moments are quickly forgotten. References to pop culture are part of House Calls' strong appeal, with fish-out-of-water Matthau ...more