Max Rose

Jerry Lewis was in his late eighties when he played the title role in this film. It would be unfair to expect anywhere near the charisma he exuded in his earlier films. But unfortunately, his performance is wooden. His eyes are vacant and there is little expression on his face or in his voice. Some of it can be explained by his character's grief, but this is nevertheless a dull and morose film.

Beautiful movie and impressive performance by Jerry Lewis, very near the end of his own life.

Jerry Lewis turned 90 in March. Many fans, me included, wished hard to see this legendary comedian and virtuoso filmmaker cut loose on screen one more time. Max Rose doesn't grant that wish. For starters, his first film in 20 years is not a comedy -- it's a sober, sad-eyed study of an old man on the ropes.