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I thoroughly enjoyed this film. I experienced a myriad of emotions and cried. I also smiled hearing the Cicero quotes. I have not heard Cicero quotes in movies for quite a while and I viewed two movies in which Cicero was evoked to teach. The other movie was Northern Borders. I loved the family orientation of The Last Dance and that there were the elders teaching the younger generations about what is important in life. I have always been a fan of Maureen O'Hara (I watch a lot of TCM) and of Eric Stoltz (I wish I saw more of him). The supporting cast was strong and believable in their roles. By the date of The Last Dance I figured this was Ms. O'Hara's last film. I hope she was pleased with the film's outcome. It is a wonderful film and one that I think people should watch to remind us what community really should be.

I just discovered the Northern Borders film and I enjoyed it so much I watched it twice in a row. The acting was brilliant, as expected. I've always been a fan of Ms. Bujold and Mr. Dern. The supporting cast were superb. I am going to research Seamus to see what he has been up to in the film scene. The story was compelling and in depth. I have not read the book. I will check my local library. It does make me wonder if there is some family truth to the story. More research 😊. The settings were realistic. As most of us are aware, there were and sadly still are, destitute community members. And, Grandfather proved he was not mean through and through, but had compassion and care in his mind and soul.