Same Time, Next Year (1978)

I remember not being so fund of 70's movies until one day my mother told me about this film that was about to be broad casted and I decided to join her. I couldn't stop laughing!, Alan Alda is so funny that makes it look real, and what to say about Ellen Burstyn? she's a fantastic artist and a great entertainer. They both did a fantastic job on this film, whoever did the cast, made a terrific decision. The plot is so sweet, I love the story and how is only based on two characters and only one set. The script is so catchy that it makes you wanna listen to more fun stories of them both. The stories that they tell about their husband and wife are hilarious, you can't avoid to laugh, they make it sound so natural that you think those stories were real. The music is fantastic, that main song is so cute as well as the photos being displayed every time a new year is about to come, such a great idea to be added on a film. This is a definitely must-watch movie, specially if you're looking to have a good laugh and a great time with both Alda and Burstyn.

Fmovies: I have always wanted to see this movie but hadn't had the opportunity until now. It was well worth the wait! I absolutely loved it! Being a long time fan of both Burstyn and Alda, their performances did not disappoint. The subtle comedic jabs of Alda's guilt ridden George added strength to the already deep soul searching hearty dialogue. While Burstyn's ever evolving Doris balanced out the emotional ups and downs of their 25 plus years affair. The in-between pics of the events that shaped the times was a seamless way to move the years along. With such a sensitive subject as this movie examines; it is done in such a way that it leaves the viewer non judgmental but instead routing for their relationship to go the distance. And of course who could go wrong with a soundtrack by Johnny Mathis. SUPERB!

Robert Mulligan (Summer of '42, To Kill a Mockingbird) has directed some great movies. I love Summer of ‘42, and have watched it several times. The movie at hand has the same bitter sweet and melancholic mood to it. I just love the writing of Bernard Slade because it is witty and ironic. The same moment the audience feels what George, played by Alan Alda (Jake's Women, Everyone Says I Love You) and Doris, Ellen Burstyn (The Exorcist, How to Make an American Quilt) are doing is wrong, the audience loves the characters because they are so cute, funny, and saying those great lines. It is ironic how as George keeps saying how wrong it is and keeps lying to Doris about how many kids he has, the more entangled he gets with his big sin. She is a Catholic girl who is dealing with her guiltiness in a very secretive way. Much like Forest Gump this movie takes us through a journey in history and it made me think about the years that I lived through and learned more about the years before I was born. All those images with the background of original music by Marvin Hamlisch with lyrics by Oscar winners Alan and Marilyn Bergman (Summer of ‘42, Yentl). For some reason I always thought that the writer was Neil Simon (The Goodbye Girl, Jake's Women). My guess is because stylistically this movie has a Neil Simon feel. Another reason is because all those New York veterans like Alda and Burstyn are leading characters. The acting is superb. The music is great. Everything about this movie touched my soul, regardless of the adulterous relationship. Both characters adored their families and became confidants throughout the years. I was moved by the scene where George's son died he found Doris arms to cry in when he did not even cry at the son's funeral. This is both sad, sweet and ironic. This movie has so many great lines that I could not pick all the ones I liked, but I am going to just quote one small dialogue that I liked. George: "Why do you have to look so luminous?" Doris: " God just figured that chubby tights were enough." Favorite Scenes: When George cries because his favorite son dies in Vietnam; their last meeting in their movie after Helen died. This is a very touching movie.

Same Time, Next Year fmovies. Very funny, very touching film. The interplay between Doris & George is wonderful. They do a great job of 'aging' before our eyes.

Wonderful music links all the scenes together...an all-time favorite song!

I accidentally stumbled across this movie on Slovenian TV a couple of years ago and could not stop watching. The idea is so simple, yet so original, and Alan Alda is just hilarious, as always. It is interesting how the decades and history reflect on main characters, as well as their own maturing and growing old process. A must see! It really is much more than your typical romantic comedy.

I'm an old romantic, and the thought that something like this could happen to me fills me with emotion. Most men would say that this is a chick flick and not give it a second look, but if they would take the time and watch it through they would see more than just a little of their own fantasies wrapped up in this package. The movie is full of some very powerfully emotive scenes, and as masculine as I like to think I am it has me on the verge of tears more than once. A wonderful movie with two great actors, can't wait for the DVD my tape is getting thin.