"Last Vegas" is an entertaining movie with a lot of integrity, and it gives all of its actors - all heavyweights and Oscar winners - real moments to dig in and play something.
It's the story of four childhood friends who've fanned out to different parts of the country but remain in touch. All are facing 70 and are reacting in different ways. Billy (Michael Douglas), who has become wealthy, is about to end his long bachelorhood by marrying a 30-year-old woman. Paddy (De Niro) is recovering from the death of his wife and can barely get out of his bathrobe. Archie (Morgan Freeman), having had a mild stroke, has to overcome his fear and resume life. And Sam (Kevin Kline) has lost his zest and can't shake a mild depression. The friends reunite in Vegas for Billy's bachelor party, and the story takes place over the course of a couple of days. - Mick Lasalle, San Fransisco Chronicle
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