Reminiscent of the Val Kilmer documentary from 2021, with archival footage taken from the star himself, Still is a documentary that opens up an actor’s biography but also makes you reconsider your own feelings as you process them in a diminished state. Fox was a natural actor, and his trajectory from Canadian student to international stardom was fast, but things took a dramatic turn when Fox first exhibited symptoms of Parkinson’s, a neurological disorder that causes involuntary movements. The present-day interviews with Fox are startlingly candid, showing the effect the disease has had on his body as well as his spirit, as he fights to get his quick wit out from a body that is betraying him. Fox himself doubts he’ll even make it to 80 under his current condition, which we see the rigors of his physical therapy as well as the challenges of everyday life. The Hollywood stardom tale is familiar but still intriguing with Fox’s insights and recollections, and director Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth) makes clever use of the many clips from movies and TV to reflect the emotional state of Fox’s story as needed. It’s also interesting to learn about the tricks he would use to better hide his Parkinson’s symptoms in TV and film, as now we have a better understanding and can see the moments in a new light. You will likely feel different levels of sympathy as you reflect on what effect the disease has had on this spry, commanding performer, but Fox wouldn’t want your pity. Fox is irascible and self-deprecating but still so easily charming, and spending 90 minutes with him as he opens up his life, his family, and his physical and mental struggles feels like a rare and privileged peak into this man’s rich life before it’s gone.

Nate’s Grade: B