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The Last Kiss [2006]
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The excellent soundtrack, hand selected by star Zach Braff, complements the drama perfectly. It also evokes 2004’s Garden State, though fans looking for a recreation of that movie’s naïve charm may be disappointed: The Last Kiss is rather more downbeat. It’s also more adult; the sheen of youthful optimism has been rubbed off, replaced with a painful observation that sometimes, life just isn’t easy. Zach Braff-completists should make sure their Scrubs collections are up to date before picking this up; his character in The Last Kiss isn’t as cute and cuddly as his previous incarnations. And be warned if you’re looking for a light and fluffy comedy: despite appearances, this is not the movie for you. It’s worth a look, but only once you’ve had a chance to stock up on tissues.--Sarah Dobbs From Oscar-nominated screenwriter Paul Haggis (Crash, Million Dollar Baby) comes a film about love, fidelity and growing up. Zach Braff (Garden State) heads an all-star ensemble cast that includes Jacinda Barrett (Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason), Casey Affleck (Ocean’s 11) and Rachel Bilson (The O.C.).
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Amazon.co.uk Reviews
Hankies at the ready: the young and pretty ensemble cast of The Last Kiss are about to find out, all too realistically, that grown-up relationships are hard work. Based on an Italian film, The Last Kiss follows a young couple, their friends and their family as they each struggle to come to terms with their lives and relationships-–a difficulty compounded by the realisation that they may already have enjoyed their final first kiss. Hence the title.
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DVD Description
Michael (Zach Braff) is about to turn 30 and everything’s going well in his life. He has a great job, a close-knit group of friends and is living with the girl of his dreams who’s expecting his child. But when he meets Kim (Rachel Bilson), a young college student, he starts to doubt where his life is going. Watching friends’ relationships crumble around him, Michael is forced to choose between what everyone says he should do and what may be his last chance for excitement.
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Synopsis
Nearing his 30th birthday, marriage-phobic Michael (Zach Braff, GARDEN STATE) loves his live-in girlfriend Jenna (Jacinda Barrett), but worries that there are no surprises left in his life. Enter Kim (Rachel Bilson), a vibrant college student who Michael meets at a wedding and is instantly attracted to. He soon finds himself treading dangerous ground; torn between the girl he loves and the possibilities that a new relationship might bring. With Kim, Michael not only feels 10 years younger, but also as if anything is possible. Now, he has to decide if pursuing Kim is worth the risk of losing Jenna, and if the life he has planned with Jenna is in fact the life he really wants. Like Michael, his friends are going through their own relationship issues. Izzy (Michael Weston) is battling heartbreak after being dumped by his long-time girlfriend. Chris (Casey Affleck) and his wife already have a rocky relationship, and are feeling the stress of having their first baby. Kenny (Eric Christian Olsen) is the only one not in crisis--but that's only because he is determined to remain a single ladies man. Then there are Jenna's parents, Anna (Blythe Danner) and Stephen (Tom Wilkinson), who are facing their own issues after 30 years of marriage. Based on the Italian film L'ULTIMO BACIO, THE LAST KISS looks at relationships from all angles and shies away from finger pointing and laying blame. Instead, it acknowledges that the world is full of temptation, and that growing up is serious business. Braff turns in a typically understated performance, conveying Michael's angst without asking for sympathy, and provides the perfect counterpart to Tony Goldwyn's (A WALK ON THE MOON) subtle direction.
This film is NOT FUNNY...but it is brilliant
Review date: 2008-04-25 Rating: 10 out of 10
As others have mentioned, this film has been woefully marketed as a comedy drama / romantic comedy - but if you're looking for a film full of cheap gags and laugh out loud moments you're way off track here...
That said, the marketing is pretty much the only thing wrong with the entire film.
The performances are brilliant, particularly Zach Braff and Casey Affleck, and the vast majority of people who watch will find a character to which they can relate.
It doesn't sugar coat issues, not every character comes out of this smiling that's for sure. It's real - people make stupid decisions and others get hurt. It pulls few punches. You find yourself willing characters to make the right choice - do the right thing - invariably they don't...
As such it's probably not the "easiest" film you'll ever watch, but as a study of human nature, and the impact one simple decision can make on so many lives, it's excellent.
The Last Kiss stays with you for a good while after the credits roll - it might even help you make a few right decisions of your own. Now how many comedy dramas do that?
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Reviews
Yep, it's all women's fault men are unfaithful
Review date: 2008-03-29 Rating: 2 out of 10
Apart from a fairly good soundtrack, there was nothing endearing about this film. All the characters were utterly unlikeable. The women were portrayed as either stupid, sluttish, clingy, whiney, need I go on? Were we suppsoed to identify with the male lead's feelings of fear being justification for cheating on his pregnant girlfriend? Probably the most revolting fact was that he was discovered cheating and rather then trying to make amends, carried on!
Men may like this film, as it might confirm to him that women are "too needy" and marriage is in fact a pile of crap. Yes, relationships can be hard, but it takes two to tango, as they say. Actually I think this film was infair on men as it depicts them all as feckless commitment phobes. Ladies, if you are looking for a romantic comedy, avoid this AT ALL COSTS. It will lead you to believe that all relationships are crap and there are some decent men out there.
Absolute tosh- horrible in fact. The makers of this film should be ashamed
The most likeable character was probably the unborn baby in this film!
Outstanding movie - are you nuts?!?
Review date: 2008-03-22 Rating: 4 out of 10
I agree with Javs ans Sean McCann, I like Zach Braff in Scrubs and thought Garden State was pretty decent, but he needs to branch out in his role choices. This film starts fairly ok until the script basically gives up, with little development of really any of the characters. With that, you really don't care about anyone in the story, which I feel is down to not only the script but the direction too. This film is a bad waste of Zach Braff and Rachel Bilson, which is a damn shame.
Fab
Review date: 2008-01-30 Rating: 10 out of 10
This film doesn't really fit into a genre - being neither a comedy nor a drama, but somewhere in between.
Michael (Zach Braff) is 29 when his girlfriend announces she's pregnant. This turns his world upside down. It seems so "final" - "I look at my life and I can't see any surprises, it's all planned out". These thoughts lead him somewhere he may regret... sub-plots include Michael's three friends and their ups & downs, and his future in-laws and what goes into a 30-year-marriage.
It's about turning 30, growing up, fidelity, becoming a parent - and many other issues. It's thought-provoking, inspiring, and good to know that others are going through the same thoughts as you! The whole cast is superb, and I'd say this is a must for all movie fans aged 25-35! If you fall outside of that, you'll still enjoy it I'm sure... You will not be disappointed.
An easy watch turned into something else
Review date: 2007-12-31 Rating: 6 out of 10
I did that bad thing where you buy a random DVD without having seen it before, in the hope that you may have discovered a diamond in the rough. I like Zach Braff from Scrubs, and from the trailers the soundtrack was enough to tempt me (Snow Patrol, Coldplay).
It started nicely enough, with some realistic situations, believeable characters and storylines, and it was refreshing to see Hollywood portraying some of real life, that just sometimes relationships aren't perfect. I didn't really feel much comaradarie between the group of friends and maybe that wasn't built upon enough, so I felt that possibly in times of need I didn't believe they'd be there for one another unreservedly. The relationship between Zach Braff and Jacinda Barrett was beliveable enough, and that's a good part to the film. Maybe I have been brainwashed by saccharine-esque Hollywood films, however for me this didn't feel like a comedy, as the energetic initial storyline petered out into a (though totally plausible) bad situation which left you feeling a bit down and not where you thought it was going. Don't get me wrong, I know life is more like this than anything else, however not sure the film carried it off to keep me interested. I wanted to like this a lot, and I do, just the first half.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Zach Braff
Rachel Bilson
Casey Affleck
Jacinda Barrett
Creators:
Jacinda Barrett (Primary Contributor)
Rachel Bilson (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Momentum
Manufacturer: Momentum
EAN: 5060116720846
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2007-02-12
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 99 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2006
Language: English (Original Language)