![]() ![]() Historically, Shatner hasn’t been the type to play characters this self-deprecating, but, given his apparent knack for it, here’s hoping this won’t be the last comedic effort in his remarkable career. It’s Shatner who steals, or, rather, owns the show here, proving his comedic worth as he plays up Victor’s naivety and insecurity, notably in a too-short dream sequence involving mobility scooters. Things are set up, things are paid off, but the movie never aims high and so never achieves much. Some unique observations are raised about the triviality of ageing but the script is mild on all fronts. From the bland cover versions of famous pop songs (opening with a tinny rendition of Shocking Blue’s Venus) to the thin and frothy plot, there isn’t much to get excited or irritated over. The film is a lightweight whichever way one looks at it, although this is hardly a crushing disappointment. On one bus journey he meets the bohemian cafe-owner Caroline (Jean Smart) and promptly begins a relationship with her, leading to some typical romcom shenanigans but missing plenty more. (“Buses are for old people!” he defiantly exclaims – his attitude isn’t ironic as it is warranted, but humorous all the same). A drag racing episode with friend Sal (Christopher Lloyd) has revoked Victor of his car and licence, relegating him to taking the bus alongside the frail seniors who contrast so much with his youthful heart. On the roads of the idyllic Palm Springs, former hotshot pilot Victor (Shatner) loses his pride and joy – his vintage Porsche convertible. How fitting then, in Senior Moment, that the Shat stars as a spry 72-year-old. At the incredible age of 90, with a filmography now spanning eight (yes, eight) decades, Shatner has comfortably settled into a career where he seldom headlines less than three projects a year, and gifts them all with an unwavering wit and energy that’s still indistinguishable from the man he was 20 years ago. But like Olivier, something really needs to be said about the Star Trek legend’s longevity, both onscreen and off. Palm Springs Life talked to Goff about the process and the movie.It’s a tired joke in Hollywood that William Shatner’s acting skills aren’t exactly up to Laurence Olivier standards. S enior Moment has been slated for theatrical distribution starting March 26, right as everyone considers going back to theaters, although it will also be available for streaming. Not only did Goff find a distributor in Screen Media, but a real champion for the movie. Getting a movie made is a challenge even when there isn’t a pandemic, and it took awhile to wind through post production, and then get in front of studios. The film was shot here in April and May 2017. ![]() The film, starring Christopher Lloyd, Katrina Bowden, William Shatner, Jean Smart. The movie was set in Florida, so the first thing Goff did was change the backdrop to Palm Springs. Poster 1 for Senior Moment, which was released on March 26, 2021. When he and best friend Sal (Christopher Lloyd) get pulled over, Victor loses his license and mayhem ensues. Victor, played by William Shatner, is a retired NASA test pilot who speeds around town in his vintage Porsche convertible. When producer Gina Goff first read the script for Senior Moment, she easily visualized the character as one of her Palm Springs neighbors. ![]()
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