One More Time

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"The hardest act to follow is your father's."
  • NR
  • 2016
  • 1 hr 38 min
  • 5.0  (3,461)
  • 57

One More Time is a comedy-drama film from 2015 that focuses on the life of a once-successful musician named Paul Lombard, played by veteran actor Christopher Walken. Paul, now in his twilight years, is struggling to cope with his waning popularity and the regrets of a life half-lived. He spends most of his days in a semi-drunken stupor, chasing after women half his age and dreaming of his glory days.

Things start to take a turn for the better when his estranged daughter, Jude, reappears in his life after a long absence. Jude, played by Amber Heard, has aspirations of her own in the music industry, but her relationship with her father is strained, to say the least. Both father and daughter have unresolved issues with each other, and the film spends a considerable amount of time exploring their complicated relationship.

Over the course of the movie, Paul attempts to reconnect with Jude and help her achieve her musical dreams while also coming to terms with his own past mistakes. Along the way, he becomes romantically involved with a much younger woman named Ratt, played by Kelli Garner, but their relationship is even more tumultuous than Paul's relationship with Jude.

One More Time is a character-driven film that focuses on the inner lives of its protagonists. The film is not heavy on action or excitement, but it does have its moments of levity and drama. Christopher Walken gives a nuanced performance as the aging musician who is coming to terms with his own mortality. He is equal parts bitter and resigned, proud of his past accomplishments but also painfully aware that his best years are behind him.

Amber Heard is also excellent as the rebellious daughter who has her own dreams of stardom. Her character is complex, at times sympathetic and at other times frustratingly immovable. She is clearly hurt by her father's past actions but is also reluctant to forgive him.

Kelli Garner's Ratt is the most problematic character in the film, but also the most interesting. She is a young woman who is searching for a direction in life and who is drawn to Paul for reasons that are not entirely clear. Their relationship is complicated, to say the least, and it is never entirely clear whether Ratt genuinely cares for Paul or whether she is using him for her own purposes.

One More Time is not a perfect movie, and it has its share of flaws. The pacing can be slow at times, particularly in the early part of the movie, and some of the more dramatic moments can feel contrived. The film also suffers from a lack of focus at times, as it tries to juggle multiple subplots and themes.

Despite its shortcomings, however, One More Time is a film that is worth seeing for its strong performances and its examination of the complicated relationships between parents and children. It is a film that asks tough questions about the choices we make in life and the consequences of those choices. It is not a movie that will appeal to everyone, but for those who are willing to invest the time and attention, One More Time is a rewarding experience.

One More Time is a 2016 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 38 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.0 and a MetaScore of 57.

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  • Release Date
    2016
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 38 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.0  (3,461)
  • Metascore
    57