In the Spirit

Elaine May and Marlo Thomas star in this black comedy taking place in the black comedy capital of the world -- New York City. Elaine May plays Marianne Flan, who moves back to a nightmare New York City from Beverly Hills after her husband, Roger (Peter Falk), has been fired from his job. She hires ...more

Despite the fact that it is wildly uneven, In the Spirit will appeal enormously to many people, especially those who value quirkiness above structure and order or who are willing to let a lot pass by in order to appreciate a very talented cast. Spirit's screenplay is both delightful and frustrating; it contains some dialogue and situations that inspire both heartfelt chuckles and belly laughs, as well as stretches that fall flat. The characters, though in some ways "stock," hold our interest and ...more