Grumpier Old Men - 6 stars out of 10

Grumpier Old Men - 6 stars out of 10

"Grumpier Old Men" is a fitting sequel and is a success because it feels like an extension of the first film, rather than giving the impression of a hastily thrown-together money maker that is inconsistent with it's predecessor. Although it cannot compare to the humor and story of the first, Matthau and Lemmon make a perfect pair with Sophia Loren tossed into the mix. The plot has similarities that give it the same feel as "Grumpy Old Men" but moves in new directions to give it an unpredictable feel, especially the unexpected twist during the wedding! Any fan of the original will enjoy this sequel as Burgess Meredith (a.k.a Mickey) steals the spotlight in his last on-screen performance. It received a lot of negative reviews for being too reminiscent of the first but if the first was so wonderful, how is that a bad thing?