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Last Night

Canada, France

1998

90 Min
Color
1.85:1
English
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DIR Don McKellar

PROD Niv Fichman, Daniel Iron, Caroline Benjo

SCR Don McKellar

DP Douglas Koch

CAST Don McKellar, Sandra Oh, Sarah Polley, David Cronenberg, Arsinée Khanjian, Callum Keith Rennie, Tracy Wright

ED Reginald Harkema

PROD DES John Dondertman

MUSIC Alexina Louis, Alex Pauk

Cannes (Quinzaine des Réalisateurs), Toronto: Best Canadian First Feature Film

Synopsis

It’s 18:00 in a somewhat deserted Toronto on the last day before the scheduled end of the world at midnight, the end which has been known now for months. Most people are treating midnight as a matter-of-fact event with little sense of panic. In fact, many are celebrating this last day. Most have very specific wants for this last day and will do whatever they need to to make those wants happen. And some, such as Duncan and Donna with the gas company, are working, ensuring that the masses are served and comfortable during the final hours. The Wheeler family are marking the last day by having a Christmas party, although sullen adult son Patrick, his thoughts in part stemming from being recently widowed, has made it clear he wants to be alone in his own home at the end. Patrick’s wants may be in jeopardy when a woman named Sandra – Duncan’s wife – lands on his doorstep. Sandra is stranded, trying… –IMDb

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Sean

17Jun13

It's the last night on earth and you have 6 hours left to live, what are you gong to do with it? Last Night explores this possibility as it follows a group of people who are going about their business before it all ends. Possibly one of Canada's best films, it's heartfelt and hliarious, written/directed/acted by Don McKellar. It's all about connections, like 6 degrees of seperation, even though some of these people don't know each other they are tied to someone who might or cross paths for a second. It's a great concept.

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Wick

15Jun12

Loved it: it really surprised me with its humor despite the dramatic setting.

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sTuff

26Mar12

it suddenly became my one of all-time favorites. it may become a life changing experience, and i already started to think of what would i do at a tragic night like this. very very nice music for every scene and great direction of art.

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berf

18Feb12

The ending is absolutely perfect.But, there is nothing charming except for the ending.Very dull,somehow shallow in dialogues.

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