It's 2019 I watched this movie and I thought it's new and guess Danny at least will nominate in Oscar because of this movie. His encounter for a stolen photo which is a memorable piece of his past, Danny Huston nailed it as an old man desired for finding the treasure of his. Cannot believe there's no any nomination and award.
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Very sad and may bore most viewers
omendata8 September 2019
This is one of those films that you either love or hate and can empathise with or just switch off.
Yes it does come over as a bit of an arty vehicle but it does give the viewer an idea of what it must be like to have lost someone in any of the tragedies of the last few decades and it does it in a measured and thoughtful way which will not be to the liking of most of the CGI crash, bang, wallop crowd but give it a chance and you may just find it gives your soul some pause for thought!
Yes it does come over as a bit of an arty vehicle but it does give the viewer an idea of what it must be like to have lost someone in any of the tragedies of the last few decades and it does it in a measured and thoughtful way which will not be to the liking of most of the CGI crash, bang, wallop crowd but give it a chance and you may just find it gives your soul some pause for thought!
True Gem
nancyellenab17 September 2019
An Oscar to Danny Huston!!
dochito29 September 2019
Really, I mean. where is the Academy Awards Jury? why a movie like this one get no mention at all?
Danny Huston is an awesome actor and he deserve to be recognized!
I felt his sadness, I cried when he did, I could feel what he felt.
Oscars should be ashamed for not even mention this fine actor.
Danny, you are one of my favorites!
Not to be missed by film lovers
chrismccourt16 September 2019
This rich, heart-wrenching. heart-warming film is filled with powerful performances, beautiful imagery, and a story that will pull you in completely. Danny Huston and Sarita Choudhury share their anguish in moving ways, both subtle and brave. I found myself gasping out loud and tearing up throughout this unique and significant film.
The Many Faces of Grief
lavatch22 June 2022
Warning: Spoilers
"The Last Photograph" was an exceptionally moving film depicting emotional pain from loss of a loved one in a plane crash. The context of the film is the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, a terrorist act that took the lives of all members on board the plane as it flew over Scotland. There was also loss of civilian life on the ground in Lockerbie.
The personal side of the tragedy is traced through the story of Tom Hammond, whose son Luke perished in the explosion. Danny Huston gives a stellar performance as the grieving dad. But the entire cast was outstanding, including the actresses who played Luke's girlfriend Bird and Tom's friend Hannah. While we never learn Hannah's "story," she too experienced loss that is still a part of her life.
The film's title derives from the final photograph taken of Tom and his son. The Polaroid photo was stolen from Tom's book shop, and he spends much of the film on a quest to recover it. When he finally miraculously retrieves the photo alongside the Thames, he discovers that it is completely faded. Yet the photo itself had so much intrinsic meaning that its discovery was a minor victory.
There was an especially thoughtful denouement to the film in which Tom finally meets Bird. Two characters who are strangers meet on the common ground of grief that makes their encounter a moving tribute to Luke.
The personal side of the tragedy is traced through the story of Tom Hammond, whose son Luke perished in the explosion. Danny Huston gives a stellar performance as the grieving dad. But the entire cast was outstanding, including the actresses who played Luke's girlfriend Bird and Tom's friend Hannah. While we never learn Hannah's "story," she too experienced loss that is still a part of her life.
The film's title derives from the final photograph taken of Tom and his son. The Polaroid photo was stolen from Tom's book shop, and he spends much of the film on a quest to recover it. When he finally miraculously retrieves the photo alongside the Thames, he discovers that it is completely faded. Yet the photo itself had so much intrinsic meaning that its discovery was a minor victory.
There was an especially thoughtful denouement to the film in which Tom finally meets Bird. Two characters who are strangers meet on the common ground of grief that makes their encounter a moving tribute to Luke.
Research After Seeing
Intermissionman_17 November 2019
Danny Huston Directs and Stars as Tom Hammond a Book Store Owner in London whose favorite photograph is stolen along with his satchel of personal items. Tom is a somewhat bitter distant Man ever since his Son was on the Pan Am plane shot down over Lockerbie in 1988. An act of terrorism. The Film flashs back to Tom and his Son Luke as he becomes an adult and is engaged . Tom is terrorized by the memory of his Son as he had actually bought him the ticket and was waiting at Airport. Tom is very close to his neighbor a restaurant owner named Hannah and played by Sarita Choudhury who is really good actor. She is about the last person Tom has much of a connection with otherwise always withdrawn. Tom also stays in touch with Lukes Girlfriend BIRD who was also waiting for him before the tragedy, but initially only via Letters. This story is pretty sad but thanks to Mr Huston and crew I think is is very memorable. Nearly 15 years later Tom reconnects with the past and maybe finds some closure.
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