
In 2009, John Jones explored an unmapped section of the famous Nutty Putty Cave. After becoming stuck in a hole 18 inches wide and 150 feet underground, rescue crews worked frantically and heroically to free him to get him home to his loving wife, Emily. This is the story inspired by not only the incident at Nutty Putty, but by the way John lived his entire life.... (Full plot summary below)
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In 2009, John Jones explored an unmapped section of the famous Nutty Putty Cave. After becoming stuck in a hole 18 inches wide and 150 feet underground, rescue crews worked frantically and heroically to free him to get him home to his loving wife, Emily. This is the story inspired by not only the incident at Nutty Putty, but by the way John lived his entire life.
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| Salt Lake TribuneSean P. MeansThe moving drama The Last Descent gets past the headlines of a Utah tragedy to show the life of one man and how he, in life and in death, touched so many others. |
| Deseret News (Salt Lake City)Josh TerryThe Last Descent is tense and powerful, a signal that the carefree summer blockbuster season is officially over. |
| User ReviewMelia R"This is a story that needed to be told. It takes you on a personal journey that asks you to think about your personal relationships with your loved ones and what you must do to make them better. This story portrays how love brings you closer to your family in an amazing way that needs to be experienced in your heart, mind and soul! It inspires me on a daily basis to be a better husband, father, son and friend." Without giving too much of the movie away, let me just say that you must see it! Be prepared to laugh, cry, cringe, close your eyes and have your stomach tied into knots, but it is so worth it! "The Last Descent" is opening this weekend in select cities in the United States. You can check for show times and dates here and don't forget to bring some tissues! You can read my full review on BrightlyStreet.coml |
| User ReviewAdam BHad the opportunity to see this movie on premier night. I've personally been to the Nutty Putty Cave myself several times...Isaac (Director, writer, editor, and his whole team did an amazing job of recreating the feeling of what it's like in there. I was so impressed on so many levels (acting, cinematography, editing, writing, directing)...everything was so strong. My wife and friends of ours who saw it together could seriously not hold it together the last 45 minutes of the movie. It was so powerful and took you places I was just not prepared for emotionally. So grateful this movie was finally made and this story was told and told so well. |
| User ReviewJohn CGripping, engaging, and will make you feel that you are in the cave with John. |
| User ReviewSheri JThough you'll need tissues, you'll also be entertained and, best of all, inspired to live with more love and meaning. |
| User ReviewDamian DHeartbreaking yet beautiful. Tragic, but uplifting, this is not the story you are expecting. |
| User ReviewGlen AThis was one of the most inspirational movies I have ever seen! definitely worth your time. |
| User ReviewTrina BGrade: A- Rating: PG, 105 minutes In a Nutshell: Based on a true story of love and loss at the popular Nutty Putty cave, this film reveals faith, hope, and love in a film that is interesting for all ages. Uplifting theme: The power of love and family can overcome anything, even death. Love every moment you're alive, because we never know when we are entering our last day of this mortal experience. You never know all of the lives you touch. "What good is a life if you're just waiting to die?" - John There's no greater feeling in the world...love. - John Things I liked: I thought Chadwick Hopson, who plays John Jones, was absolutely fantastic. I can't wait to see more from him. It's impressive how director Isaac Halasima was able to film in a dark cave without projecting camera lights all over the interior. The lighting seems very realistic. John, Josh (Jacob Omer), and Emily (Alexis Johnson) all seemed to have playful relationships. We need more of that in this serious life. You get to see live footage of the rescue attempts. I was impressed with how diligently the rescue team worked. Although the movie takes place in Utah and includes discussions about the Mormon church, you definitely don't have to be Mormon to enjoy this film. Religion doesn't hit you over the head, like in many Christian movies. It is understated and powerful in this one. I thought the sequences about John & Emily's first meeting and first date were cute. Emily went Study Abroad Spain. So did I! Que viva Espana! I loved the opening and closing music by Matt Cropper, Kalai, and Isaac Halasima. I loved the reveal of the mysterious person at the end of the movie. A round of applause for Isaac Halasima, who directed and wrote the film, as well as did the cinematography, film editing, and music! I'm sure this film was pretty low budget, especially when compared to Hollywood films, but I thought he did an excellent job. He's a young guy with a bright future. Things I didn't like: The title of the movie gives away the story. I have no desire to crawl through tiny spaces in caves. Too scary and cramped for my taste. I mean, that didn't even look fun to me. If you get claustrophobic, you're going to feel squeamish during this movie. It was hard to see exactly how John was stuck. The singing in the cave was pretty bad, but extremely touching. This movie is soooooo heartbreaking. Interesting lines: "I really love it when you accidentally show your awesomeness." - John "You know, I'm only good at anything because I get pushed." - John "There's no such thing as average. Everybody's got a story." - Aaron (Landon Henneman) "Let me save you first and then you can do your rescue on me." - Aaron "I guess I could never turn down an adventure." - John "You know it's sad; you have to be on the edge of losing everything to really open your eyes, to see the beauty in the simple things." - John "It's one thing to find a girl you who you want to marry and it's something completely different to find a girl that you have to marry." - John "You want to know what it takes to be a real man? Have a baby girl." - John Tips for parents: Surprisingly, there is some profanity. Well, twice. This movie should scare your kids from wanting to climb around in caves. It's a very serious, sad drama. After watching the movie, you could talk to your children about life after death, as well as how we should live our lives. |