Amazon.com Written by Jennifer Westfeldt, who also stars as Abby in this Manhattan-centric comedy, Ira & Abby is akin to Woody Allen's filmic escapades with Diane Keaton, minus the intellectual rigor. More like an extended sitcom episode, Ira & Abby's jaunty vibe gives credit where credit is due, by casting Seinfeld's Jason Alexander as a convincing psychiatrist Dr. Morris Saperstein. In this film, Ira Black (Chris Messina) is a self-doubting depressant who, raised by two affluent therapists, thinks too much until he meets the air-headed but refreshingly genuine gym sales consultant, Abby Willoughby. Marrying after one passionate day, viewers quickly discover how Ira and Abby's parents refract the personalities of the two lovers. Seymour and Arlene Black (Robert Klein and Judith Light) seem formal, unhappily married, and bitterly aging. Michael and Lynne Willoughby (Fred Willard and Frances Conroy) appear to be an idyllic, jovial married couple, until several events reveal how none of the three couples can maintain surface façades. As in Allen's films, most scenes center around misunderstandings and mishaps, leading to several comedic visits to various therapists. One wonders throughout whether Ira and Abby will pull through, though the film ultimately questions marriage as a construct in the sweet, simplified language of romantic comedy. Trinie Dalton Product Description Just as in KISSING JESSICA STEIN, IRA & ABBY is an affectionate ode to love among neurotic New Yorkers. Actress Jennifer Westfeldt co-wrote the script for the 2002 film KISSING JESSICA STEIN, and she has penned another slightly skewed romantic comedy with this enjoyable film. A dozen years of analysis aren't enough to rid Ira (Chris Messina, SIX FEET UNDER) of all his neuroses, and his on-again, off-again relationship with his girlfriend isn't doing anything to help matters. A desire for change sends him to the nearest gym, where he meets easygoing Abby (Westfeldt, NOTES FROM THE UNDERBELLY). Director Robert Carey Star Jennifer Westfeldt, Chris Messina, Frances Conroy, Judith Light, Special Features: Audio: Dolby Digital - English Additional Release Material: Audio Commentary - Jennifer Westfeldt Actor/Executive Producer/Writer; Llana Levine - Actor/Executive Producer Gag Reels Outtakes Runtime: 105 minutes Year of Release: 2007.ASIN: B000YDOOPUVSKU: HBSV.B000YDOOPU.GCondition: GoodAuthor/Artist:Jennifer Westfeldt|Chris Messina|Judith Light|Frances Conroy|Jason Alexander|Mary Louise Burke|Hayden Adams|Robert Bagnell|Kali Rocha|Jon Hamm|Matthew Del Negro|Ronald Sylvers|Darrell Hammond|Chris Parnell|Ken Barnett|Maddie Corman|Amy Wilson|Michael McGrath|Asa Somers|Robert CaryBinding: DvdNote: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown. Condition Notes: Dvd comes in original case and case has original artwork. Disc may have some minor scratches but is in good condition.Case may have some general wear. Be sure check out thousands of our other dvds on this platform.
