just finished watching. i've already started to think what i will do like this is the last night of the world.
Some original ideas and a lot of wonderful photography here, a nice surprise :)
Watched this last night, heh. Was alright. I'm a huge fan of end of the world type films (& books) so I definitely dug the premise here. But while it had some very intriguing (and unique) ideas and things to say, I just found the execution quite pedestrian. Had a decided "made for [Canadian] TV" feel. Also, personally, David Cronenberg as an ACTOR, just never works for me. I keep thinking, it's DAVID CRONENBERG! :D
I saw this one when it was first released in '98 and found it excellent... having watched it again I'd say it generally stands the test of time. Yes, there are some not-so-great things about it: some of the dialogue is overly expositional and clunky, and the music is horribly distracting. But you've got to admit that that last scene is visually arresting and quite moving.
I've had this film in the queue for a long time, I was never sure if it was worth watching? Apparently it is since here I am and here it is?
Delightful in it's simplicity - what do you, your friends, your family, and everyone else do when the world is ending today? Well written and well acted (including the director, Don McKellar and David Cronenberg) Last Night is best during it's most mundane conversations and actions; in many ways more realistic and human than other films about the subject.
I saw this movie on a virgin atlantic flight from south africa. And could never figure out what it was called. It's a brilliant film. Simple, straight forward and heart-felt. Watch it to feel your humanity soar.