Olympics closing ceremony in Paris has a Hollywood ending

TV critic Robert Lloyd called the staging of the Paris Olympic Games in and around the central city "inspired, somehow at once very old-fashioned and brand new."  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment August 12, 2024 Review: In the Olympics closing ceremony, Paris' inspired story sputters with a Hollywood ending Two weeks of Parisian backdrops ground to an end with Tom Cruise, Red Hot Chili Peppers and a handoff to L.A. that felt borrowed from a dated Hollywood script. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Why Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds both can declare box office victory Actors and spouses Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds faced off at the box office this weekend with "It Ends with Us" and defending champion "Deadpool & Wolverine." SHARE       READ MORE At D23, even Disney's biggest fans feel the pinch of high park prices After a year of boardroom drama and box office disappointment, Disney seems to be rounding a corner. Fans at its biennial D23 convention feel the difference. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Disney is developing a 'Greatest Showman' stage musical. So tell me, do you wanna go? The hit 2017 movie starred Hugh Jackman, Zendaya and Zac Efron and featured infectious original songs by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. SHARE       READ MORE Review: 'Borderlands' is a game-to-screen misfire so thoroughly bad, it's breathtaking Starring a cast of notables who should have known better — including Jamie Lee Curtis and Cate Blanchett — this feels like a tombstone for band-of-heroes dreck. SHARE       READ MORE 'Avatar,' 'Coco' attractions are coming to Disneyland — and other big news from D23 Disney announces at the D23 fan convention that the World of Avatar and a "Coco"-themed boat ride are in the works for Disney California Adventure Park. SHARE       READ MORE L.A. reveals some of its Olympics closing ceremony performers Southern California musical all-stars Billie Eilish, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Snoop Dogg will be featured during the Olympic closing ceremony. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW