Round Numbers

My review was written in July 1992 after watching the film on Coyote video cassette.

"Round Numbers" is a feminist sitcom that makes its points clearly about women's problems with self-image but isn't funny enough. It's a video time-killer.

Kate Mulrew, somewhat miscast (she has to keep protesting how overweight she is -she isn't), plays a neglected wife who's jealous of muffler shop tycoon hubby Marty Ingels' lovely TV commercial spokesmodel Hope Marie Carlton.

Mulgrew shecks into a health spa to become more competitive and bonds with friendly types including Debrfa Christofferfson, Natalie Barish and Samantha Eggar. Script by hemer Nancy Zala is sympathetic to the women's plight, taking rather tame potshots at the national mania in pursuit of physical perfection. There's some good repartee, but the satire remains skin-deep. Ensemble cast is good.