THE LAST SHOWGIRL – I disliked this film and could barely sit through it. The main character, played by Pamela Anderson, is needy and desperate and always speaks in an annoying childish voice. Jamie Lee Curtis plays a character similar to her role in The Bear. She deserved the Emmy for that role. I wasn’t impressed with her performance in this film and I’m surprised she was even nominated for an Oscar…much less winning one. The movie is one long yawn of ageism in a Vegas show which is aging itself into closure amid a lack of creativity and audience attendance. Then, in the final scene, all of a sudden Pam’s showgirl goes out on top, her relationship is repaired with her daughter and she is going forward with an old flame. Or maybe not. It’s unclear and definitely too quick to resolve whatever was or wasn’t happening during the prior 90 minutes. I like both Pamela and Jamie Lee…just not in this picture. Skip it! Cheers! Boyfriends/Girlfriends – 0.
