Last Night
As
the century ends, so too does the world, and this film follows an ensemble cast
as they prepare to spend their last six hours alive before it all comes crashing
down. Last Night shows the audience the final wishes of ordinary folks in Toronto
faced with an whose origin we (and possibly they) don't even know. (provided
by upcomingmovie.com.)
Rating: "Last Night" is rated R (Under 17 requires accompanying parent
or
adult guardian). It has sexual situations, nudity and some profanity.
Written and directed by Don McKellar; director of photography, Doug Koch;
edited by Reginald Harkema; music by Alex Pauk and Alexina Louie; production
designer, John Dondertman; produced by Niv Fichman and Daniel Iron; released
by Lions Gate
Films. Running time: 93 minutes. This film is rated R.
Cast: Don McKellar (Patrick), Sandra Oh (Sandra), Callum Keith Rennie (Craig), Sarah Polley (Jennifer), David Cronenberg (Duncan), Tracy Wright (Donna), Genevieve Bujold (Mrs. Carlton), Roberta Maxwell (Patrick's Mother), Robin Gammel (Patrick's Father), Trent McMullen (Alex) and Jackie Burroughs (Jogger).
Awards
Winner: Prix de Jeunesse, Cannes Film Festival
Reviews
Mike Boon, Calgary Herald
"Though Last Night may not have the cool special effects or $150-million-US budget of an Armageddon, it easily annihilates the big-boy competition in terms of suspense, intrigue and emotion."The New York Times
"The teasing question that is the hook of Don McKellar's somber thumbsucker of a film, Last Night, is one that most of us have probably asked ourselves: What would you do if you knew for certain that tonight was your last night on earth?"Neil, Norman, This is London
"It is funny, reticent and unbearably poignant."Jay Stone, Ottawa Citizen
"This is the way the world ends: not with a bang but with a mediocre bottle of wine and night of pretty bad music. Welcome to apocalypse, Canadian-style."
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The Cast
Bujold, Genevieve
She's fantastic as the French teacher. Find out more about this talented Canadian actress.David Cronenberg
The kindly gas company executive in Last Night, Cronenberg is known foremost as a director (Crash, Naked Lunch, Dead Ringers).Don McKellar
Unofficial home page to the Canadian director of Last Night. He's also a writer and actor.Sandra Oh
Her sad, sad face made an indelible impression on me in Last Night. What a shock to find out she is known foremost as a comedian.Callum Keith Rennie
Fan page devoted to this Canadian actor.Sarah Polley
One of my favorite actresses. Her part in Last Night is small, but Polley's performances haves carried other films, including Guinevere, Go, and the Sweet Hereafter.
