Starting Over1979
Starting Over (1979)
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Cast
as Phil Potter
as Marilyn Holmberg
as Jessica Potter
as Michael Potter
as Marva Potter
as Young Husband
as Paul
as Marie
as Dan
as Larry
as Larry
as Everett
as Salesman
as Workshop Member
as Workshop Member
as John Morganson
as Student
as Lady in Lord & Taylor
as Victor
as Room Service Waiter
as Stephanie
as Older Woman
as Husband
as Wife
as Babysitter
as Marie's Daughter
as Marie's Son
as Man #2
as Mark
as Small Boy
as Young Wife
as Checkout Girl
as Boston Man
as Athletic Father
as Mother of Kid
as Kid
as Bloomingdale's Crowd Member
as Bloomingdale's Crowd Member
as Bloomingdale's Crowd Member
as Bloomingdale's Crowd Member
as Bloomingdale's Crowd Member
as Bloomingdale's Crowd Member
as Man in Market
as Boston Man
as Student
as Doorman
as Clerk
as Student
Critic Reviews for Starting Over
All Critics (6) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (1) | DVD (1)
Starting Over actually feels sort of embarrassed at times, maybe because characters are placed in silly sitcom situations and then forced to say lines that are supposed to be revealing and real.
The scenes are funny and nuanced, with a touch of irony that is relatively original. [Full Review in Spanish]
A better story than you'd probably expect for a film of this kind of this vintage.
A whole lot better than most of the divorce-centric comedies of this ilk, mainly because it focuses on the characters and not the act of divorce itself.
Audience Reviews for Starting Over
A dreary little "comedy" about divorce back when it is was still a bit of a taboo subject. Today it just plays as boring.
Super Reviewer
Starting Over have a good entertaining and some good laughs that prove a good film. It's not the best movie by Brooks or Pakula, but it's a delightful and nice way to pass the time. Fresh.
Super Reviewer
A truly engaging comedy of modern manners. a love trangle, with two brilliant lead star performances by Burt Reynolds and the late Jill Clayburgh. Reynolds in one his finest performances as Phil Potter, a newly divorced man struggling to choose between a teacher Marilyn Holmberg, played so endearingly by Jill Clayburgh in a Oscar nominated performance, and his capricious, song writing ex-wife Jessica Potter, played by scene stealer Candice Bergen, who is marvelously funny, especially when she is singing to Burt with a voice that could wake the dead, her comedic talents are very evident here, there are other marvelous scenes like the church-sponsored divorced men's discussion group that Burt's a part of, it is hilarious with sharp witty dialogue. Terrific supporting performances from Charles Durning, Frances Sternhagen, Austin Pendleton, and Jay O. Sanders. A smart, warm romantic gem from the late 70s, smoothly directed by Alan Pakula, and wonderfully written by James L. Brooks. Highly Recommended.
Super Reviewer
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