The Last Resort Review
From the creators of Revenge of the Nerds comes this entry straight from the video vaults of the '80s, Last Resort with Charles_Grodin. Released just months before the similar-themed Robin_Williams vehicle of the same year, Club_Paradise, this hit-or-miss laugher spans the gamut from wacky family comedy to a drug-induced hormonal tale of sex, war, and various SNL cast members hamming it up to the camera. While Jon_Lovitz has since gained co-billing status, his bartender role is a definitely a few steps below Phil_Hartman's sly gay Frenchman character, Jean-Michel, who serves up constant wisdom to Grodin's typical shtick. Mario_Van_Peebles also co-stars as another flamboyant island worker who's good for a few choice moments (including his Rambo-turn in the end). Politically correct audience members might take offense at some of the stereotypes, but thankfully, they're just over-the-top enough to be appreciated as outrageous characters -- besides, they're just about the best thing going for the flick, if you exclude Robin_Pearson_Rose's off-the-wall turn as the doped up wife. In the end, this is a Grodin vehicle all the way. Those that get the funny man's allure will enjoy this piece of fluff, but don't expect it to age like any kind of fine comedic wine. Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi
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