The Last Showgirl

I loved it, I can’t think of anyone else who can play the role. Jamie Lee Curtis was brilliant as the aging former flawed showgirl. I loved the film. Well done to the cast.

Why everyone thinks it’s great I’ve no idea. Pamela still hams up the weird little girl voice, hams up the drama and generally over acts in an overly dramatically directed bad movie. It’s horrific. It’s over done ham acting in rhinestones. The scene outside with the crying and twirling and hair grabbing is the worst. It’s so bad. How Pamela was lauded for it I have no idea.

I don't get the great reviews about this film. the performances were awful and parts of it were basically just a music video montage. the story is awful as well and very disappointed with the direction. Coppola has a long way to go to live up to her last name.

Set against the backdrop of Las Vegas’s declining revue scene, The Last Showgirl follows Shelly (Pamela Anderson), a seasoned performer whose three-decade run in the Razzle Dazzle show comes to an unexpected end. As the curtain falls on her longstanding career, Shelly and her close companions—portrayed by Kiernan Shipka, Brenda Song, and Jamie Lee Curtis—are left to grapple with the uncertainty of what comes next and to reflect on the personal sacrifices and regrets that have shaped their lives. The standout feature of the film is its acting, with Pamela Anderson earning particular acclaim for her deeply personal and nuanced portrayal of Shelly—a character wrestling with disappointment and fractured family relationships. Jamie Lee Curtis, along with the younger actors, enriches the story by depicting women at various stages of their lives, all shaped by the harsh realities of the entertainment business. The strong ensemble chemistry is a key asset, authentically conveying the sense of a makeshift family formed behind the scenes. Director Gia Coppola brings a wistful, retro aesthetic to the film, employing gentle visuals and sparkling costumes to capture both the glamour and decline of vintage Las Vegas. While the movie draws comparisons to The Wrestler for its portrayal of an aging performer, some reviewers note that The Last Showgirl doesn’t quite reach the same emotional depth.

The B-Side of Las Vegas is an interesting story - and Anderson plays the part. Kinda just sad, though. Like an epic reminder to make good choices.

Coppola's vision alongside Anderson's emotional comeback immerse you into a thought provoking dream, giving you a window into the end of an era and life after the facade of vanity and riches.

For a moment, I thought it was a Sofia Coppola film, until I saw the end credits. In fact, I believe this film has more soul than some of her more recent work. The acting is strong overall, despite a few gaps in the script. Still, it’s a commendable effort from independent cinema, portrayed with great dignity.

What is with all these 30-something women who are coming out of the woodwork and trying to make a movie???? Problem #1 is the storyline is vapid, weak, boring and really goes nowhere. Problem #2 the directing is vapid, weak, boring and really goes nowhere. Problem #3 this film is a knockoff of The Wrestler starring Mickey Rourke in 2008. It was fabulous. And I have a feeling these women don't even know what I am referring to. But it's a really great movie like this one isn't. Problem #4 Pamela Anderson cannot act despite the character being close to art imitating reality for her, again a copy of Demi Moore's horrible film being autobiographical about her obsession with always looking young. Problem #5 Just because your last name is Coppola doesn't mean you know how to direct. Problem #6 And nepotism with KINDA cousins all who have of course written a play or have a half-assed idea about a movie....just doesn't cut it and is what's making Hollywood so BORING. Problem #7 You might graduate from a film school or from an Ivy but that doesn't instantly give you the creds to make a decent film The ONE good thing about this movie was Jamie Lee Curtis' performance. She stole the show.

Pamela Anderson and Jamie Lee Curtis are outstanding. A really good film.

Beautifully shot. Jamie Lee Curtis and Pamela Anderson give extraordinary performances.