Last Vegas is
just The
Hangover (2009) for oldies. It’s an exact replica of The
Hangover (2009), the only difference being that this time, the
Wolf Pack is called the Asshole Pack, and it’s a bunch of old guys in their 60s
(or 70s) trying to live life as if they’re still in their 30s.
The movie has
this weird "sacrifice by giving up the girl" thing that felt just
off. The real standout here is the cast—it’s out of this world. We have Michael
Douglas leading the pack, followed by Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman, and Kevin
Kline. All four of them put out their best acting, making sure you enjoy every
scene.
And when it comes to life in Vegas, these guys just didn’t fit in—and they
didn’t even try. That’s what I liked about the movie. Their attempts to be hip
were funny. The comedy was well-placed and cool, but the beef between Douglas’s
character, Billy, and De Niro’s Paddy was really stupid. It didn’t flow well
with the movie, and at one point, when the issue was brought up, I wished I
could skip forward.
The movie had a
lot of funny moments, though some might rub you the wrong way if you’re nearing
50. But if you’re younger, you probably won’t mind the sex jokes and the
"free pass" reference. One thing you’ll enjoy is how these guys were
completely out of touch with new-age tech.
The movie is
about four best friends who’ve managed to stay close for over 58 years. One of
them, Billy (Michael Douglas), is still a bachelor and finally decides to get
married to a woman half his age. He calls up his old friends for a bachelor
party in Vegas. They all show up and decide to have one day where they get to
feel young again.
That’s what the movie is all about—their time in Vegas.
On their way to
Vegas, Sam (Kevin Kline) is given a "free pass" by his wife. Archie
(Morgan Freeman) has to get away from his overprotective son by lying that he’s
gone on a church retreat. And Paddy (Robert De Niro) has to be convinced to get
over his grief about his dead wife and come along.
I enjoyed the
time I spent watching this movie, and I think you would too, you only have to
put in some effort not to think too much about the script.
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