The Last Showgirl (2024)

Erbland praises the film as a deeply affecting showcase for Pamela Anderson, while noting that it loses focus when it moves away from her character. She singles out Anderson’s emotionally intense, vulnerable performance as the film’s great strength.

Spencer finds the film a heartfelt success and calls Anderson’s performance captivating. She praises the sensitive visual portrait of the Las Vegas showgirl community.

Ide finds the film bruising and beautiful, though its storytelling can feel flimsy. She especially praises Pamela Anderson’s subtle performance, which she says transforms how audiences see her as an actor.

Weitzman calls the film a touching elegy to Las Vegas razzle-dazzle and says Anderson hits a career high. She singles out Anderson’s performance as a revelation.

The review is broadly positive about Gia Coppola’s film. It singles out Pamela Anderson’s performance for praise.

Nicholson finds the film slight and occasionally padded, but says Pamela Anderson’s layered performance transcends it. She especially praises Anderson’s sincerity and self-awareness in portraying Shelly’s hazy contradictions.

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Zigler finds the film slipshod, despite its thoughtful examination of aging and womanhood. She praises Pamela Anderson’s fragile, captivating performance as the film’s great strength.

Rooney finds the film slender but tender, with a moving portrait of a woman whose sense of self is crumbling as she is devalued. He praises Pamela Anderson’s affecting performance, while criticizing the film’s drift and emphasis on atmosphere over substance.

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Thompson finds the film fleeting and emotionally affecting, though its screenplay feels undercooked. He praises Pamela Anderson’s performance and the film’s empathy for the pressures facing aging women.

The critic finds the film somewhat half-hearted but sees it as an impressive showcase for Pamela Anderson. They praise Anderson’s performance and the film’s meditation on motherhood, ageing, and Las Vegas, while faulting its script and character development.

Asch finds the film dreamy and low-key to a fault, yet pleasant and predictable. He praises Pamela Anderson’s distinctive voice and performance, while noting the mother-daughter material feels derivative.

Hadadi finds the film repetitive and meandering, but says Pamela Anderson’s performance gives it substance. She particularly praises Anderson’s earnest portrayal of Shelly’s pride in her work and the film’s evocative cinematography in Shelly’s movie room.

The critic finds the film a cautious, forgettable comeback vehicle despite its appealing cast and melancholy mood. Anderson’s performance sparkles, but the film’s reliance on blurred lines between star and character ultimately reveals little.

Newland finds the film stylish but dramatically shallow, with relationships that lack depth. She praises Anderson’s delicate performance as the film’s main attraction.

Debruge finds the film disappointing, arguing that Pamela Anderson’s limited performance and the thinly written role keep it from becoming a convincing comeback. He singles out Jamie Lee Curtis as a fearless, scene-stealing presence, especially in her casino-floor dance.

Hammond gives the film a glowing verdict, calling it smart, touching, funny, honest, and wise. He especially praises Pamela Anderson’s emotionally exposed performance, while noting that the film meanders at times.

The critic finds the film unexpectedly universal and praises Pamela Anderson’s emotionally candid performance. The ensemble, especially Dave Bautista’s nuanced scenes with Anderson, also stands out.

The review finds the film evocative and moving, despite some meandering in its direction. It singles out Pamela Anderson’s warm, authentic performance and the cinematography’s capture of Vegas’s faded glamour.

The critic finds the film affecting and sincere, despite some overly simple themes and distracting visual softness. Pamela Anderson’s vulnerable, courageous performance is singled out as the film’s great strength.

The critic finds the film uneven but says Pamela Anderson’s performance makes it worth watching. They single out her raw, daring portrayal as its main strength, while criticizing the underdeveloped supporting characters and conventional direction.

Wilkinson finds the film stylish and often engaging, but says its visual flourishes and overly explicit moments weaken it. She praises Pamela Anderson’s performance and singles out Dave Bautista for bringing soulfulness to his role.

Doherty finds the film underbaked despite its compelling central performance. He praises Pamela Anderson’s vibrant acting but faults the dialogue and the film’s failure to show Shelly dancing meaningfully.

Driscoll finds the film disappointing, overly saccharine, and emotionally hollow. She singles out Jamie Lee Curtis’s spontaneous casino dance to “Total Eclipse of the Heart” as one of its few highlights.