Grumpier Old Men is a 1995 film directed by Howard Deutch. It is a sequel to the comedy "Grumpy Old Men" and continues to follow the lives of the two old friends Max and John, known for their constant bickering. 

Plot

The film picks up the story of Max Goldman (played by Walter Matthau) and John Gustafson (played by Jack Lemmon), two old friends who live in the small town of Wabasha, Minnesota. Their rivalry continues, and they spend much of their time arguing and trading insults.

However, their friendship is put to the test when Maria Ragetti (played by Sophia Loren), a beautiful Italian woman, moves to their town. Both Max and John are attracted to Maria and start courting her, unleashing a new series of conflicts and rivalries between them.

Meanwhile, John's father, Gustafson Sr. (played by Burgess Meredith), is trying to find love in his own life, which leads to further complications and comedic situations.

The plot is characterized by comedic situations, romance, and the ever-present conflict between Max and John. The film also explores the theme of enduring friendship and the search for love in old age.

Complete Cast:

• Walter Matthau as Max Goldman
• Jack Lemmon as John Gustafson
• Ann-Margret as Ariel Truax Gustafson
• Sophia Loren as Maria Sophia Coletta Ragetti
• Daryl Hannah as Melanie Gustafson
• Kevin Pollak as Jacob Goldman
• Burgess Meredith as Grandpa Gustafson
• Ann Morgan Guilbert as Mama Ragetti
• James Andelin as Sven
• Donald O'Connor as Chuck

Director: Howard Deutch

Producer: John Davis

Writer: Mark Steven Johnson

Music by: Alan Silvestri

Cinematographer: Tak Fujimoto

Production Cost: Not publicly disclosed.

Box Office: Approximately $71.5 million at the box office.

Awards: It did not receive any notable awards.

Critics' Reception: "Grumpier Old Men" received mixed reviews. While some critics enjoyed the return of the beloved characters and the chemistry between Matthau and Lemmon, others found the plot to be predictable.

My opinion. Painful and pathetic film that drags between improbable speeches and gags that make it hard to laugh and even smile. Vulgar jokes and unlikable characters, rambling plot. Terrible and sleazy character played by Sophia Loren: stereotype of a psychopathic and ignorant Italian savage. Does anyone think any Italian is like that?

It is a pity that such a good actress as Sophia Loren got involved in this character in this superficially directed film (but this is about money, indeed, big money!). Overall, it is even a pathetic film, with the two leads, Lemmon and Matthau, who are a shadow of their former selves: at the end of their careers they would have deserved other parts, but you know, money and being very present on the scenes, make one neglect attention to roles and script.