Our Hero De Niro

Last Vegas (2013)


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This week, the Mikes dig into Last Vegas, a glossy, late-career comedy about aging, friendship, and one last shot at feeling young again. We break down Robert De Niro's grieving widower, Michael Douglas's midlife (late-life?) crisis engagement, and how the film juggles four leads while never quite giving any of them enough to do. Along the way, we debate whether the Vegas setting is totally wasted, unpack the film's surprisingly conservative take on aging and relationships, and question why any casino would comp that penthouse. Plus: LMFAO nostalgia, terrifying Stratosphere rides, and one of the strangest celebrity cameos you'll ever see. Wikipedia page for Last Vegas. Films recommended this episode:
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Our Hero De NiroBy Mike and Mike (No Relation)