12/29/2023 0 Comments Senior moment movie reviews![]() Truth be told, Smart has long been one of Hollywood’s best unsung actors (most recently smashing it as Kate Winslet’s mum in Mare of Easttown), and she’s on typically great form here, delivering a relaxed, comfortable performance that has you smiling just from her cheerful presence alone. In fairness, he delivers a remarkably lively performance and still has something of the Captain Kirk-style twinkle in his eye, generating strong, likeable chemistry with Smart. A more age-appropriate romance ensues, but Victor’s jealousy threatens the romance after he spots Caroline getting close with another man (Esai Morales).Īmusingly, Shatner is playing 72, a full 18 years younger than his actual age, and, perhaps not coincidentally, three years older than Smart’s real age. However, after his car spins out of control during a race against cheeky low rider Pablo (Carlos Miranda), Victor has his licence temporarily revoked and winds up meeting cafe owner Caroline (Smart) when he has to take public transport. Shatner plays Victor Martin, a former NASA pilot who’s retired to Palm Springs, where he spends his days cruising around town in his beloved Porsche, hanging out with best friend Sal (Christopher Lloyd) and occasionally chasing much younger women, like car magazine model Kristen (Katrina Bowden, formerly of 30 Rock). Admittedly, the script’s a little creaky, but the film stays watchable thanks to Shatner’s star power and a charming support performance from co-star Jean Smart. ![]() William Shatner proves he’s still got it by headlining this romantic comedy at the grand old age of 90. Stars: William Shatner, Jean Smart, Christopher Lloyd, Esai Morales, Katrina Bowden, Carlos Miranda, Don McManus | Written by Kurt Brungardt, Christopher Momenee | Directed by Giorgio Serafini
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