Rated PG-13 for language
Starring Michael Douglas, Robert DeNiro, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Kline, Mary Steenburgen
Directed by Jon Turtletaub
The Story:
Billy (Douglas), Paddy (DeNiro), Archie (Freeman) and Sam (Kline) are lifelong best friends. When Billy calls Archie and Sam to let them know he is finally tying the knot and saying goodbye to nearly 60 years of bachelorhood, the guys plan a road trip to Vegas to celebrate. However all four have to be there, and Paddy and Billy had a bit of a falling out. Archie and Sam will work on getting Paddy to the party, but when all four friends are together, some differences between friends simply have to be resolved.
This is another one of those films that should have been much, much better than it was.
As it is, it's okay.
Nothing great.
But with these four actors on the screen, you're getting quality performances by them all.
It's just that many of the situations of dialogue that they are given don't live up to the moment.
Even the Morgan Freeman factor can't propel this one to greater heights.
That said, the final act helps bring the overall feeling of the movie up a bit.
Good, but not great.
Final Grade: C+
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: I could watch it again, but have no need to buy it.
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