Review of The Last Boy Scout (1991) by Kevin P — 04 Oct 2007

A guilty pleasure for most, but since I have no shame, a true classic in my book. Actually this is my depression movie. Whenever I feel low, I watch this because it perfectly illustrates the capabilities of my antagonism towards the world.

Willis shines as a low life private detective with a great humor and perfect idea of life to those who hate it: "Water's wet, sky's blue, women have secrets, who gives a fuck?" and "Yea, I believe in love.

I believe in cancer." or his self reflection mirror speech, "Nobody likes you. Everybody hates you. You're going to lose. Smile you fuck." The movie is nothing more than a B movie but so true to its antagonism and low viewpoint of life that a final scene of Willis calling his wife a lying bitch is actually romantic.

Bruce Willis takes the basics of his performance in Die Hard and exploits it here. I don't mind. Damon Wayans is also surprisngly funny. In the history of movies that sums up someone's humor, Last Boy Scout sums up mine.

Shows how typical I am.