The Last Song was Miley Cyrus’s first real and official attempt to launch her name within the late teen-adult segment of the market. Often criticised for acting and doing things inappropriate to her age, I’m one of those people who believe that Miley’s just a bit mature for her years and forcing her to dumb down with her Hannah Montana role wasn’t going to work for much longer anyway.
Although not the greatest movie on Earth, it was quite refreshing to see singer/actress do something outside of the Disney enterprise. In The Last Song she plays 18-year-old Veronica “Ronnie” Miller, a rebellious teen who’s still trying to come to terms with her parents’ divorce years after the fact.
It’s when she’s sent down to stay with her estranged father at a Southern beach town that, trough their mutual love for music, she finds a way to reconnect with her dad again. The movie might have done a bit to expand her horizons in the industry, but whether or not it actually did justice to her acting abilities is another story.
Just because you’ve been involved in one of the biggest children’s comedy shows doesn’t mean you’re a great actor. We’ve seen a string of singers-turned-actors and vice versa. These include Mandy Moore and Jennifer Lopez. You’re not quite sure if they can perfect any of their so-called talents, but they manage to release projects more often than seasoned actors.
I don’t know what it is about her, but I believe not all is lost when it comes to Miley’s acting career. Many others have differing views and in fact, thanks to this movie, they are convinced that she should quit while she’s ahead. Watch the movie for yourself and see what you think.