The Rat Pack
“They never let the rules get in the way of having fun.”
After a brief flash-forward to Frank Sinatra as an old man, saying "I miss my guys," the movie's main narrative begins during high points in the solo careers of the Rat Pack: Dean Martin has become a big success despite the breakup of his partnership with Jerry Lewis; Sinatra's career is at its peak; Sammy Davis, Jr., is making a comeback after a near fatal car crash, and standup comic Joey Bishop is gaining exposure as an opening act for the other three. The Pack becomes complete when Sinatra reconciles with actor Peter Lawford, who has been ostracized since being seen out publicly with Sinatra's ex-wife, Ava Gardner.
A smoky, stylish dive into the camaraderie and complexities of legendary entertainers. It's a smooth, sometimes somber, look at the price of fame and the bonds that hold icons together, even as the world changes around them.
