LAST VEGAS - 8th February 2014

I was invited to see 'LAST VEGAS' last night by some good friends, and never one to shirk the chance to see a movie I went along. From my preview last week of what's out this week, my summary would have indicated a reluctance to see this film and a hint of cynicism in my words. And, guess what . . . I was right!

Supporting a strong cast of movie greats - Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline this star power package should be delivering in spades, and the film has all the gloss you would expect . . . but, it's only veneer deep! Instead what we have is a predictable, formulaic, by the numbers, text book story of four dudes who have grown up together, grown old together and remained life long buddies for approaching sixty years.

When the Michael Douglas character decides to get married for the first time aged 70 to a nubile 32 years old beauty - they all converge on Vegas for his Bachelor Party. As I have said before this may as well be remained 'THE HANGOVER PART 4 : THE WOLF PACK PENSIONERS LAST HURRAH!' Everything happens here that you would expect - wild drunken party, gambling, drinking, attempts at sex, exquisite penthouse suites, fall outs between mates, reconciliation, and a new love that blossoms to throw the pending wedding ceremony in jeopardy.

Cameo's by RedFoo and Fiddy break the all too predictability, and alls well that ends well for these four. There are a few laughs along the way as the capers, antics and frivolity get into gear, but not enough to redeem this feature!

Save yourself the price of a movie ticket and wait for the DVD.


-Steve, at Odeon Online-