I have been a big fan of Billy Crystal ever since I saw City Slickers and When Harry Met Sally. In most of his movies, and in interviews I have seen with him he comes across as the most likeable kind of guy. This movie was such a big let down for me because so many have called it Crystal's materpiece. He directed and co wrote it as well as starred and in many ways did a great job. He handled the dramatic shifts in time in the movie very well and got a great performance out of David Paymer as Buddy's long suffering brother but Crystal made one mistake. This movie is supposed to be a funny tear jerker where you feel sorry for Buddy but he is such an unlikeable character a mean bully to everyone around him that Don Rickle's wouldn't even like him. If you want to see Billy at his likeable best watch City Slickers.
Review of Mr. Saturday Night
