Lemmon's performance nails the character's exhaustion but the script is painfully obvious. The scene where they say the title of the movie is so absurd that you'd be forgiven for thinking it's parody.

Overall, this is a touching, well-made drama focusing on one man dealing with extreme anxiety levels in all areas of his life. Jack Lemmon as Harry is outstanding, and audiences will appreciate the detail and depth on display even during the opening scene. While viewers may disagree with Harry's choices, you still hope that he finds peace and some form of joy by the end credits. It's a slow burn, and sadly, the third act drags on and feels slightly uncomfortable, given some of the lengthy scenes and extended dialogue that is exchanged. That being said, the finale is highly impacting, deeply touching, unpredictable, and pleasing.

Jack Lemmon thankfully avoids his standard anxiety-ridden, stuttering and stammering Everyman that he seems to play in every film. In John G. Avildsen's Save the Tiger, he portrays Harry Stoner, the owner of a clothing manufacturing factory, a man who longs for the simpler times of the past, seemingly unable to come to terms with the present, especially with regards to his struggling, financially strapped business. Lemmon shows impressive restraint throughout, giving a subtle performance of quiet desperation as he watches his moral compass slip away. The movie, despite feeling a bit dated (especially over the last twenty minutes), works on the strength of its script, Lemmon's performance, as well as the performance of Jack Gilford as Stoner's business partner and voice of reason.

the only real reason to watch is Jack Lemmon and that is enough.

Great film, great performance Perfectly captures the malaise of the times.

Mucho drama para mi gusto.

Interesting, smart themes. Well-written. Jack Lemmon is incredible--vulnerable and daring! Overall, though, it's not very likable.

Love actting; DaTed, too negati. Movie stopped wit an end.

Jack Lemmon won his second Oscar for his moving performance as a patriotic war veteran betraying his long-held morality in a desperate bid to hold off an ineludible bankruptcy in this critique on the fallen of the American dream.

Sleazy Jack Lemon dress maker and Jack Gilford.

Save the Tiger is a compelling film. It is about a disillusioned aging decent man and once proud WWII veteran who is dealing with midlife crisis as well as a tough moral dilemma. Jack Lemmon and Jack Gilford give excellent performances. The script is well written. John G. Avildsen did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed watching this motion picture because of the drama. Save the Tiger is a must see.

Excellent and well deserved Oscar winning performance from Jack Lemmon with great supporting work from Jack Gilford and Patricia Smith. Excellent writing and directing as well

Jack Lemmon has a meltdown and treats himself to a Chinese for lunch. Crackin'.

Another terrific performance by Jack Lemmon. He handles both comedy and drama so well, a rare talent. An interesting movie in itself.

Lemmon is superb; otherwise, there isn't much to see here

A tour de force for Lemmon. Consider this to be a bridge between the early great comedic work and the really marvelous dramatic work of his later career.

A strange low key drama that earned Jack Lemmon his first Oscar for actor in a lead role. Even though locations where few & hardly glamorous & the story travelled slow there where some interesting themes. Basically the disintegration of a typical American man who works in low end fashion. Filled with his fears & anxieties this isn't typical but interesting. Not sure why the film is called Save the Tiger however there is one scene where Lemmon pays a donation to a charity saving tigers but that's it, still a mystery.

Annoying it seems at the beginning with the fiery performances from Jack Lemmon and Jack Gilford, the film slowly reveals the cruel triumph of greed over ethics and there is no country for old men. The WWII trauma possessed by Lemmon presents in almost everyone, only with a different theme, for we always have a difficult and unspeakable past. The daunting memory is bygone and irreversible, but we can still manage to build a better future. A great film for the middle-aged or the veterans of life to review his past and make corrections when they are still able to.

Lemmon makes this picture work. His Harry Stoner, lost in his past and forgotten ideals, wobbles through life, trying to keep himself afloat in a world that no longer recognizes him or his generation's sacrifices, remains a stunning character.

Lemmon's Oscar winning role and one of the finest movies he made.