An attempt to portray the life of urbanites in their cosmic struggle falls flat most of the time as the actors grab for humor that isn't there. Still, the recognizable characters salvage a few chuckles. Berlin, a frumpy suburbanite, moves to the East Side of Manhattan. She brings with her
all the neuroses and insecurities of generations, but she copes with her upbringing and the layers of guilt that have supposedly been placed upon her. She wanders into a singles bar one evening, meets Scheider, a doctor, and they have a one-night stand. To Scheider it's just an evening, but to
Berlin, it's the love of her life, so, as is so often the case, one is the smitten and t...
Released:
1975
Rated:
PG
Length:
113 mins