A failed gambler Charlie Gordon (Walter Matthau), in need of money cons his newly widowed friend Herb (Jack Lemmon) into going on a cruise in a luxurious ship. But as Herb soon finds out they are not there as passengers but as dance hosts. Their duties include dancing and entertaining the ladies during the parties. More problems include the sadistic and narcissistic cruise director Gil Godwyn (Brent Spiner), Charlie's love interest Liz (Dyan Cannon) who believes he is a rich playboy and Herb's love interest Vivian (Gloria DeHaven) who is also a widow.
Out to Sea is one of the funniest, most intelligent comedies ever made. Alto it isn't Lemmon/Matthau's best it is one of my personal most favorite comedies of the later ages. One of the things i liked the most is the performance of Brent Spiner who really shows that he is a unique comedy talent playing Gil the old comedic way, completely over-the-top.
All in all Out to Sea is a must-see for any self-respecting comedy fan.
RATING: ***** (5/5)
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