Chapter Two

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Chapter Two

PG

1979

2h 4m

Comedy

Drama

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Leo Schneider (Joseph Bologna) introduces his brother, George (James Caan), to a vivacious, recently divorced actress named Jennie MacLaine (Marsha Mason). Although George was mourning his wife's death, he feels the spark of life return after his date with Jennie. They commence a whirlwind relationship, and in the blink of an eye they are suddenly married and on their honeymoon. Soon after, however, George begins feeling concerned that their union may have been somewhat hasty.

Bruce McCabe

Boston Globe

04/28/2018

The problem with Chapter Two is that it's only a chapter when what we're looking for is a whole story. Too much has been left out.

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Variety Staff

Variety

03/26/2009

Chapter Two represents Neil Simon at his big-screen best.

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Paul Taylor

Time Out

06/24/2006

The success of Neil Simon movies is dispiriting evidence that most people still watch with their ears. 'Seen one, seen 'em all' quite literally applies to his static exercises in theatrical smart-talk and unfailing wit-under-pressure.

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

08/09/2010

C

Decently acted by James Caan and Marsha Mason but poorly directed transfer to the big screen of Neil Simon's Broadway play; it's too literal and theatrical

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Greg H

Jul 29

I remember this from when I was a teenager. I understand how much he must hurt and I understand how both of them are trying to move on a different levels. This movie makes me hurt, it makes me feel, it makes me laugh, and then it makes me very happy. I don't think we can ask more from the movie. Let it make you feel what you will feel. Teenage me says that was excellent and adult me says the same

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Mark A

01/03/2023

Not Neil Simon's best.

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steve d

07/15/2020

I didn't find the characters engaging but the acting was.

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03/29/2019

One of those movies that REALLY didn’t hold up over time.

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08/31/2012

another largely overlooked seventies gem with mason coming off 'the good bye girl'

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03/13/2010

Heckuva chick flick. Managed to plod through it.

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Robert Moore

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James Caan

George Schneider

Marsha Mason

Jennie MacLaine

Valerie Harper

Faye Medwick

Joseph Bologna

Leo Schneider

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Synopsis

Leo Schneider (Joseph Bologna) introduces his brother, George (James Caan), to a vivacious, recently divorced actress named Jennie MacLaine (Marsha Mason). Although George was mourning his wife's death, he feels the spark of life return after his date with Jennie. They commence a whirlwind relationship, and in the blink of an eye they are suddenly married and on their honeymoon. Soon after, however, George begins feeling concerned that their union may have been somewhat hasty.

Director: Robert Moore
Producer: Ray Stark
Screenwriter: Neil Simon
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 14, 1979, Wide
Release Date (DVD): Jan 24, 2006
Runtime: 2h 4m