The Last Laugh (2019 film)
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Directed by | Greg Pritikin |
Written by | Greg Pritikin |
Produced by | Rob Paris |
Starring | Richard Dreyfuss Chevy Chase Andie MacDowell Lewis Black Kate Micucci Chris Parnell |
Cinematography | Steve Gainer |
Edited by | Michael Palmerio |
Music by | Jay Weigel |
Production companies | Netflix Paris Film |
Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
The Last Laugh is a 2019 comedy film written and directed by Greg Pritikin. It stars Richard Dreyfuss and Chevy Chase.
Premise
A former stand-up comedian who retired from the spotlight 50 years ago reunites with his former manager after he convinces him to do one last comedy tour.
Cast
- Richard Dreyfuss as Buddy Green
- Chevy Chase as Al Hart
- Andie MacDowell as Doris Lovejoy
- Lewis Black as Max Becker
- Kate Micucci as Jeannie
- Chris Parnell as Charlie Green
- George Wallace as Johnny Sunshine
- Richard Kind as Jimbo
- Chris Fleming as Palace Comic
Production
The film was announced on September 25, 2017 after a deal was brokered for Netflix to distribute.[1] The cast, headlined by Richard Dreyfuss and Chevy Chase, was announced and filming began in New Orleans the same day.[2][3] The film was dedicated "for Paul Mazursky."[4][5]
Release
It was released on Netflix on January 11, 2019.[6]
Reception
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 53% based on 15 reviews, with an average rating of 5.38/10. The site's consensus reads: "Chevy Chase and Richard Dreyfuss are a sight for sore eyes, but they unfortunately do not get The Last Laugh in a generic buddy comedy that never musters any jokes worthy of their comedic chops".[7]
References
- ^ Burwick, Kevin (28 December 2018). "Netflix's The Last Laugh Trailer Unites Chevy Chase & Richard Dreyfuss". MovieWeb. Watchr Media. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (25 September 2017). "Chevy Chase, Andie MacDowell, Richard Dreyfuss & More Topline Netflix Comedy Film 'The Last Laugh'". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ McNary, Dave (25 September 2017). "Chevy Chase, Richard Dreyfuss, Lewis Black to Star in Netflix's 'Last Laugh'". Variety. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ Ali Zafar, Mishal (11 January 2019). "Is 'The Last Laugh' Based On A True Story? Netflix's New Comedy Proves It's Never Too Late To Live Your Dream". Romper.com. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
- ^ Bertelsen, Jeffrey Rex (11 January 2019). "REVIEW: The Last Laugh (2019)". I'm Jeffrey Rex. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
- ^ Hemmert, Kylie (December 12, 2018). "New Netflix January 2019 Movie and TV Titles Announced". ComingSoon.net. Evolve Media, LLC. Retrieved December 12, 2018.
- ^ "The Last Laugh (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 20, 2019.