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Last Word, The (2008)
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Last Word, The (2008)

Genre
Romance, Comedy
Release Date
January 19, 2008
Studio
Image Entertainment
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Release Date
January 19, 2008
MPAA Rating
R
Duration
90 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Image Entertainment
Official Site
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Director
Geoffrey Haley
Producer
David Hillary, Alexandra Milchan, Timothy Wayne Peternel, Bonnie Timmermann, Jack Utsick
Screenwriter
Geoffrey Haley
Starring
  • Winona Ryder as Charlotte
  • Wes Bentley as Evan
  • Ray Romano as Abel
  • A.J. Trauth
  • Brendan Miller
  • Gina Hecht
  • Allan Rich
  • Kurt Caceres
  • Michael Cornacchia

In this offbeat romantic comedy, Winona Ryder stars as a sharp-witted obituary writer who finds her carefully controlled life upended when she takes on an unusual assignment. Her character, a professional wordsmith skilled at crafting final tributes for the recently deceased, becomes entangled with a charismatic but troubled photographer played by Wes Bentley, whose reckless charm threatens to dismantle her orderly world. As she delves deeper into his story for what she believes will be his last article, she discovers unexpected layers of vulnerability and passion that challenge her cynical outlook on love and mortality. Ray Romano co-stars as a bemused friend who observes the unfolding chaos with dry humor, while the film balances its comedic beats with genuine emotional depth. Directed by Geoffrey Haley, the movie navigates the delicate territory between laughter and heartache, exploring how the words we leave behind can sometimes reveal more about the living than the dead. With its R-rated wit and unconventional romance, this 90-minute gem offers a poignant meditation on second chances and the unpredictable nature of human connection.

Ratings:
70
SCORE
TMDB 7.0/10