Dog Years

I can't believe how much I was affected by this movie. I rarely if ever cry watching a movie, and this one brought tears to my eyes. Watching Burt Reynolds examine his life made me think of my own. The mistakes I've made. The joys I've experienced. And how much I regretably just let pass me by. This is possibly one of the best movies I've seen in a long time.

RIP Burt Reynolds. Watched Smokey & the Bandit last night then saw The Last Movie Star tonight. Wow was not expecting the rush of emotions, the laughter, reminiscence and enjoyment I would get. Is this movie ironic? Maybe. It was well done, and the timing is chilling. If you grew up appreciating good old fashioned, twinkle in the eye, tongue in cheek movie stars, you'll truly appreciate everything this movie encompasses. Didn't know much about Ariel Winter but you pull for her character to get to where she ends up in this movie. I hope you enjoy this, raise a glass and give a fond farewell to a really flawed, yet truly decent dude.

Quite honestly I was prepared to dislike this movie. I couldn't pin down exactly why but was I very wrong. I was extremely touched with this thought provoking look at celebrity and age. I have not seen any actor portray their aging with such honesty in their later movies. Reynolds was fabulous and still as blunt and straight forward in his approach to the part as he has before in most of his movies. Ariel Winter, whose character I detested at the beginning, did an excellent job as Reynolds escort at a film festival in Nashville. His life story was a learning experience for her and a teaching lesson on how growing older comes with trials, tribulations, and regrets which she could learn from as she goes on with her own life. Wonderful acting by both, and a must see movie. Simply put, I think it's the best work Reynolds has ever done.

Given the difficulties and constraints of completing a project like this, I was pleasantly surprised. Solid performances by all, both legendary and fresh talent. A few scenes struggled, but in general an enjoyable romp down memory lane for Vic Edwards the character and Burt Reynolds the actor.

I watched the movie with my elderly parents and all 3 of us really enjoyed this movie. It is a role only Burt Reynolds could do. Good acting. It was heart warming and had good comedy to it. Reflection of a life time with a very entertaining way of telling the story.