The Last Showgirl
The Last Showgirl

Movie spotlight

The Last Showgirl

2024
Movie
89 min
English

When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, a glamorous showgirl must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the community she has built as she plans her next act.

Insights

Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic72/100
Director: Gia CoppolaGenres: Drama, Musical

Plot Summary

In the glittering, yet transient world of Las Vegas showgirls, the film follows a seasoned performer as she navigates the challenges of aging in a youth-obsessed industry. As her career nears its end, she finds unexpected connections and confronts the bittersweet reality of a life lived under the spotlight.

Critical Reception

The Last Showgirl has garnered positive early reviews, with critics praising its sensitive portrayal of a fading star and the performances of its lead actresses. The film is noted for its blend of glitz and poignant drama, though some have found its pacing to be deliberate.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its empathetic look at the showgirl profession and the aging process.

  • Elizabeth Banks and Kaitlyn Dever deliver compelling performances.

  • Visually striking, capturing the allure and artifice of Las Vegas.

Google audience: Audience reception is still developing, but early reactions highlight the film's emotional depth and strong acting.

Awards & Accolades

None notable yet, as it is a recent release.

Fun Fact

Director Gia Coppola drew inspiration from her own experiences growing up around performers in Las Vegas.

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TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
r96sk

r96sk

<em>'The Last Showgirl'</em> is good. It's a movie that didn't overstay its welcome, the 89 minutes flew through. Some of the ways the characters act did feel a bit odd to me at times, though the actors all give solid performances; without ...

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

There’s something really quite touching about Pamela Anderson’s performance here. She (“Shelley”) is what you might describe as a more refined topless dancer who considers herself more a dancing entertainer, replete with her own body weight...