A revisionist examination and meditation on violence
Last the Night is thought-provoking.
It is in good company with other 80s throwback vehicles of today. At the same time a meditative examination of gun violence in America, (the first shot of the film is that of a history teacher in front of a massive American flag) as it is an excellent portrayal (thanks to its excellent cast) of nihilist high-school malaise.
Upon second viewing, I totally got a De Laurentiis vibe (Maximum Overdrive, anyone?) and even some vestiges of Hammer-horror from it. Mix in a bit of Friday The 13th sans the supernatural, and you have a very interesting, thought-provoking look at mental illness in the age of Covid.
It is in good company with other 80s throwback vehicles of today. At the same time a meditative examination of gun violence in America, (the first shot of the film is that of a history teacher in front of a massive American flag) as it is an excellent portrayal (thanks to its excellent cast) of nihilist high-school malaise.
Upon second viewing, I totally got a De Laurentiis vibe (Maximum Overdrive, anyone?) and even some vestiges of Hammer-horror from it. Mix in a bit of Friday The 13th sans the supernatural, and you have a very interesting, thought-provoking look at mental illness in the age of Covid.
- olivierhadidiz
- Mar 6, 2024