Robert Evans is one of those people who can both irritate and impress within a single breath.

On one hand, the infamous Paramount Pictures executive couldn't be cockier. In addition to being a self-proclaimed ladies man (apparently wearing bolero ties and sunglasses 24-7 is sexy), Evans gave himself another pat on the back with the creation of The Kid Stays in the Picture, his own self-narrated biopic based on his tumultuous life in the film industry.

But on the other hand, Evans is still the same risk taker who was involved with the production of such classics as Rosemary's Baby, Chinatown and a little epic called The Godfather.

Not only that, but The Kid Stays in the Picture is a well done, entertaining and even (gasp) informative film that takes a behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood and movie production.

Based on his 1994 autobiography, Kid Stays in the Picture tells Evans' story through a montage of photographs, TV interviews and film clips featuring Evans' raspy voice narrating the often scandalous events.

Most of Evans' life could be used as material for an E! True Hollywood Story.

After failing as an actor in the late 1950s, Evans decided to move on to become a producer for the struggling Paramount Pictures. His success with Rosemary's Baby and The Godfather shot Evans into film-god status and helped save the failing Paramount.

However, with success comes excess, and amidst the cocaine-crazed atmosphere of the late 1970s and early 1980s, Evans easily fell victim to the popular drug, a mistake that eventually resulted in disaster.

In a move that tarnished his image amongst those in the film industry, Evans was caught in a drug bust that temporarily cost him his reputation and career.

And with jobs no longer coming his way, Evans fell into a deep depression that eventually led to a stay at a mental hospital.

Wow, pretty heavy stuff for a guy who was once a young businessman in Hollywood.

But don't be mislead by Picture's darker moments, because despite all his mistakes, Evans has too big of an ego to ever let life really get him down. And the great thing about Evans in this film is he has no problem admitting his own flaws. Sure, he may boast about his countless ventures with women and his revered rank in Hollywood, but the fact remains that Evans earned every bit of his legendary status.

As most Hollywood films do, The Kid Stays in the Picture resolves itself with a happy ending. Evans has bounced back as a producer, with How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days being his latest successful project. He's still wearing those shades and still grabbing headlines with his romantic interests (word is he's even dated Paris Hilton).

For a guy now reaching his early seventies, Evans really has managed to stay in the picture.