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An aging movie star (Burt Reynolds) accepts an invitation to receive a lifetime achievement award at a film festival, but the ceremonies are far from the glamour he anticipated. The former star reflects on his life while accompanied by a brash millennial chauffeur (Ariel Winter) in this dramedy written and directed by Adam Rifkin.
As a commentary on Reynolds' career trajectory, The Last Movie Star is hit-or-miss. What is undeniable, though, is the space Rifkin has created where Reynolds can do what Reynolds does best.
Those who remember marathoning Reynolds' movies on Sunday afternoons will probably still develop a rather large lump in their throats, as we bid adieu to one of the finest presences to ever grace the silver screen.
... heartfelt and occasionally amusing, but stumbles through clichés about big-screen heroes and generation gaps that never signal anything more profound.
The director Adam Rifkin wrote this showcase for Mr. Reynolds, who, like Vic, was a college football player. "The Last Movie Star" effectively allows the ever-assured actor to score a touchdown on an empty field.
The reason to see The Last Movie Star is its performances from both Burt Reynolds and Ariel Winter. It's a sweet, solid film and a suitable bookend to Reynolds' career as a leading actor.
When you've got "it", you've probably got it forever... [E]very once in a while, you might get offered something that will remind everyone that you still got it.