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Year: 2017
Rating: R
Running Time: 1 hour, 33 minutes
An aging actor who was just diagnosed with cancer tries to make amends with his daughter for not being there much of her life.
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All kidding aside, director Brett Haley's "The Hero" does manage to capture what it's like to be an aging actor in Hollywood, struggling to find a purpose now that they have fallen out of favor with the public. As you may have guessed, the movie stars Sam Elliot as Lee Hayden, a once prominent actor who did a lot of westerns in the 70's and 80's, but is now stuck doing commercial voiceover work for BBQ sauce. Lee has just been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which suddenly makes him reflect on his life and makes him want to make amends, mainly to his daughter, who he has alienated over the years. Meanwhile, Lee begins a fling with a comedian named Charlotte (Laura Prepon), who is a good 35 years or so younger than him, though what their relationship actually is neither is willing to define.
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"I did one film that I'm proud of. That was 40 years ago. Since then, I wouldn't say I've been achieving." (Image Source) |
My Rating: 6/10
BigJ's Rating: 6/10
IMDB's Rating: 6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 78%
Do we recommend this movie: Sure, why not?
BigJ's Rating: 6/10
IMDB's Rating: 6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes Rating: 78%
Do we recommend this movie: Sure, why not?
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