The Last Movie Star strikes a note of banality in its first sequence from which it rarely deviates.

In a threadbare movie that doesn't deserve him, Burt Reynolds-playing a fictional version of himself- reminds us what a great actor he can be.

As a commentary on Reynolds' career trajectory, The Last Movie Star is hit-or-miss. What is undeniable, though, is the space Rifkin has created where Reynolds can do what Reynolds does best.

More than just a misty-eyed meditation on ageing, this is a celebration of the star's life in all but name and, like the late, great man himself, is not without its considerable charm.