"The Main Event" is a featherweight entertainment reminiscent of 40s romantic comedies with the added attraction of 70s male/female sensibilities. It is the lightest, happiest frolic you are likely to encounter as a frizzy red-haired, scantily clad Barbra Streisand takes on her "What's Up, Doc?" mate Ryan O'Neal. They make movie magic again. Successful perfume mogul (Barbra) is swindled by her accountant. Her response: "And he didn't leave a number in south America?" He did leave her a money-losing tax-shelter contract with Kid Natural (O'Neal), a boxer who hasn't fought in four years. They agree, upon conditions, to work out of their poverty together. Their bickering runs like NIagara Falls. They act frustratingly celibate for the longest time. Their relationship, after all, is supposed to be strictly business. At one theatrical preview, the audience laughed so loud and long that portions of continued conversation became inaudible! You won't have that problem at home.
Review of The Main Event
