When Larry Hubbard finds his girlfriend in bed with another man he is forced to begin a new life as single.
But since he can't bear being on his own he tries to court Iris who is not however interested in him.
Larry begins writing a book on his experience as a single which unexpectedly becomes a best seller.
He becomes rich and famous and even his relationship with Iris can begin on a new basis.
The Lonely Guy is a very weird comedy. It's funny, veering toward sight gags and jokes ala Airplane, but all the while, holds the air of a very depressing film.
Martin is wonderful as Larry, one of his lesser known films, and it's clear to see why, it does make a connection with people, especially those whom are not in a relationship, it makes you breath a sigh of relief, knowing that you're not that pathetic and alone.
But then Larry hits the big time, and earns himself a mint by writing a book. So he may be lonely, but he has money and a nice apartment.
Surely he cannot be too lonely after this? The mind boggles.
Grodin is also brilliant as Larry's equally lonely friend, and they spend much of the movie maundering to each other, and trying to out depress one another.
Believe me, if you have just come out of a relationship, see Airplane! Or The Naked Gun. This is a really well made funny film, but it's so desperately depressing.
But since he can't bear being on his own he tries to court Iris who is not however interested in him.
Larry begins writing a book on his experience as a single which unexpectedly becomes a best seller.
He becomes rich and famous and even his relationship with Iris can begin on a new basis.
The Lonely Guy is a very weird comedy. It's funny, veering toward sight gags and jokes ala Airplane, but all the while, holds the air of a very depressing film.
Martin is wonderful as Larry, one of his lesser known films, and it's clear to see why, it does make a connection with people, especially those whom are not in a relationship, it makes you breath a sigh of relief, knowing that you're not that pathetic and alone.
But then Larry hits the big time, and earns himself a mint by writing a book. So he may be lonely, but he has money and a nice apartment.
Surely he cannot be too lonely after this? The mind boggles.
Grodin is also brilliant as Larry's equally lonely friend, and they spend much of the movie maundering to each other, and trying to out depress one another.
Believe me, if you have just come out of a relationship, see Airplane! Or The Naked Gun. This is a really well made funny film, but it's so desperately depressing.