An Entertaining But Depressing Movie

I know Last Vegas was supposed to be a light-hearted comedy and nothing too deep but at times during the movie I felt bad for the elderly and the way they're treated in a society where being young is almost everything.

What I liked about the movie was the talented cast. Each one of them had their moments. But it was kind of sad seeing how all four of the main characters have aged. I do remember Michael Douglas and Robert DeNiro being nice looking guys in their prime (no homo).

But the worst part was realizing how old people, who've worked hard and now want to enjoy their golden years, are expected to stay in their place and pretty much be treated like children who're too weak to care themselves on their own. Can't look at a young woman even though she's wearing a bikini, can't go out and party, without being out of place. In real life that's what's expected of the elderly. Play with the grandkids and stay home.

I know I'm looking way too much into this but I guess it struck home with me because I've been to Las Vegas three times and each time I've gone I've seen men like the ones in this movie, only they're not enjoying themselves that much. All of us will be old one day unless we die young, but there isn't much to do for fun when you get that old. And if you're not already married by then, the chances are you're not going to meet a hot 60 year old woman like the one Billy ended up with.

Still this wasn't a bad movie.