Plaza Suite (1971)

"Plaza Suite" (1971) is a vibrant, multi-layered tapestry of tales, each woven within the confines of suite 719 at the iconic Plaza Hotel in New York City. This film adaptation of Neil Simon's play presents three fascinating vignettes, each spotlighting a different aspect of love and relationships, with Walter Matthau masterfully portraying three separate roles. In the first act, we witness suburban couple, Sam and Karen Nash, attempting to rekindle the flames of their marriage amidst the chaos of their house being painted. Their stay at the suite, which coincides with their twenty-something wedding anniversary, is a nostalgic journey back to their honeymoon days. Karen yearns to relive their romantic past, but Sam's mind is ensnared by business affairs, revealing a deep-seated rift between their priorities. The narrative transitions to the second act, which unfolds within the same suite. Enter Jesse Kiplinger, a notorious Hollywood producer, who finds himself with a precious two-hour window in his busy schedule. He seeks to fill this time with an encounter with an old flame, married Muriel Tate. Despite her apprehension and constant self-doubt, Muriel arrives at the suite, setting the stage for a tense reunion that bares Jesse's true character. The final act introduces us to Roy Hubley and his wife Norma, embroiled in a pre-wedding crisis as their daughter Mimsey locks herself in the suite's bathroom, refusing to emerge for her own wedding. As they scramble to coax Mimsey out while stalling the wedding party in the hotel's Baroque Room, Roy and Norma grapple with their own relationship struggles and parenting decisions. "Plaza Suite" is a captivating exploration of love, relationships, and the human condition, all set against the backdrop of one hotel suite, serving as a silent witness to the comedy, drama, and heartbreak unfolding within its walls.

Plaza Suite is a comedy movie featuring Walter Matthau.

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