The Last Movie Star (2017/2018)
C – 94m
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1 – Widescreen
A.K.A.: Dog Years
Writer – Dir.: Adam Rifkin
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Chevy Chase, Macy Whitener, Ariel Winter, Clark Duke and Ellar Coltrane.
An elderly movie star travels to a small film festival to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award and goes on a trip down memory lane with the aid of his crass female assistant / driver. Slow paced but entertaining film with a perfect cast headed by Burt Reynolds, Chevy Chase and Ariel Winter. Winter stands out, something that is hard to do opposite Reynolds and Chase, as a troubled young woman who just needs a fresh set of eyes on her problems to tell her that she is capable of making the changes necessary to find happiness. For those familiar with Reynolds’ work prior to this film, this will be a treat. For those who are not, go find earlier Reynolds films to see before this. Particularly: Deliverance (1972), Smokey And The Bandit (1977), Smokey And The Bandit Part II (1980), The Cannonball Run (1981) and Cannonball Run II (1984). Reynolds may be slowed by age in terms of physicality but he is no less impressive to watch here than any of his other films. Great use of old footage and photos by the way! Rifkin hits all the right notes with this one.
Trivia: Writer – Director Adam Rifkin stated that if Burt Reynolds had turned down the role, he wouldn’t have made the movie as he had written the part specifically for Burt Reynolds.
Rated: [R] – Some Sexuality / Partial Nudity
Available on Blu–ray, DVD & Digital Copy