
Price, a former hitman, is struggling to cope with retirement. He left the assassination business to live the "easy life." However, retirement arrived with its own agenda. It was not the instant peace and calm that Price expected. Rather, it was emptiness, boredom, and, worst of all, restlessness. The Last Lullaby plummets Price back into his old life and forces him into a corner from which he may never escape. Price's old ways no longer work for him when his heart opens, and... (Full plot summary below)
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Price, a former hitman, is struggling to cope with retirement. He left the assassination business to live the "easy life." However, retirement arrived with its own agenda. It was not the instant peace and calm that Price expected. Rather, it was emptiness, boredom, and, worst of all, restlessness. The Last Lullaby plummets Price back into his old life and forces him into a corner from which he may never escape. Price's old ways no longer work for him when his heart opens, and he finds life beyond his profession. The tension finally boils, as Price must decide to close himself off again or open himself up to a world beyond his control.
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| Internet ReviewsSteve RhodesIf more movies were as well designed and realized, going to the theater would be dramatically more satisfying. New filmmakers should look at it as a paradigm on how movies should be made. |
| Combustible CelluloidJeffrey M. AndersonIt reminded me of the recent Killshot; it's not bad, just a bit uncomfortable in its own skin. |
| User ReviewDeirdre SI saw this movie at Cinequest, and it was awesome. It was one of the two movies my husband and I saw where we asked, "Why isn't this in theatres?" And now it is! The actors are seasoned professionals, and it was good to see Sasha Alexander in something again. Tom Sizemore's one of those actors who seems to be everywhere and never quite gets the credit he obviously deserves. It's a film about the transformation of a retired assassin who's been asked to come out of retirement and kill again. |
| User ReviewMichelle JExcellent in every way. Those who have not seen this are missing a fine piece of filmmaking in every respect. Kudos to Tom, Sasha and the director. |
| User ReviewLee MLove this movie. It's a well-directed, well-acted film that's dark, gritty but ultimately about trust and heart. Being a Sasha Alexander fan, it's nice to see her in different types of roles. |
| User ReviewFrances RA very interesting film for crime buffs! I recommend it highly, if only for the character that Tom Sizemore portrayed. |
| User ReviewWarren BSometimes, being restless can lead to good things. |
| User ReviewErika NI really enjoyed "The Last Lullaby". The first twenty minutes of the movie got me really intrigued and held my attention. Tom Sizemore was great in this one, making his character quiet and mysterious but also thoughtful and kind, and this film shows us more of what makes Sizemore such a wonderful actor. There were many suspenseful moments in this film, where I wasn't sure what was going to happen next. And by the end, I really cared about the two main characters - I wanted them to be together and for them to win against their odds. There are also plenty of heartfelt moments to be had in "The Last Lullaby", and although the ending didn't quite tie up all of its conflicts and questions at the end, it was still a very good movie for me, and I very much enjoyed the ride. :) |
| User ReviewKyle AWhat shocked me the most was that for a first time feature shot for $2 Million there is not a single "indie" or "amateur" hiccup. It's completely legit, and just goes to show that it is possible to make quality cinema on a low budget. The movie impressed, and I'll be looking out for more of the films talents (both on and offscreen) in the future. |
| User ReviewTired of PDirected by Jeffrey Goodman, Challiot Films, 2008. Starring Tom Sizemore, Sasha Alexander, Sprague Grayden and Bill Smitrovich. Genre: Drama, Mystery Question: Do you ever pay attention to the private lives of actors? I really try not to but once in awhile I catch something on TV or on the magazine news stand and it sticks with me. Part of my gift for remembering details of movies, for some reason, is also retaining information that has nothing to do with a movie but about the actors themselves. I hate it so I try to avoid the tabloids, gossip mongers or such as much as possible but some facts just slip through. Case in point: A while back I saw the actor, Tom Sizemore, became a drug addict, with meth I believe, and it ruined his career for awhile. That was such a shame because there are a few of his movies that are some of my favorites or movies in which I truly enjoyed watching him in it. First one was Heart and Souls - a sappy/goofy chick-flick movie. It starred Robert Downey Jr. (another one whose career I have followed and enjoyed but who also had the demon of drugs and alcohol on his back). Anyway, Tom Sizemore was great in that movie but he was also great in Saving Private Ryan, True Romance, Natural Born Killers, and Black Hawk Down, etc... Sorry, to harp on this but I just finished watching a movie starring Tom Sizemore - The Last Lullaby. For almost the entire time I watched the film I kept wondering if he was high and it irked the heck out of me. However, I forced myself to try and let go of what could have been and tried enjoying the moment. Not my typical review, I know...sorry. Nevertheless, I just felt I had to share that information. Now, let's talk about The Last Lullaby. I found this movie on Netflix this morning. Never heard of it but saw the names of a couple of actors and said "Why not?" The first thing that pulled me towards The Last Lullaby was seeing the two descriptions: thriller (at least that is what Netflix called it) and independent film. I just love that genre and independents just have more freedom when it comes to telling a story. Second reason, Tom Sizemore; and the third, the customers of Netflix seemed to give the movie quite a few stars. So I hit button on the Instant Play and relaxed. The first 15 minutes sucked me right in. I won't say why but I had no idea what was going on (one reason I love independent films) and it made me want to know more. Refreshing. Tom Sizemore plays a quiet character that obviously has a pretty screwed-up past. His actions, his demeanor in the open scene(s) intrigued me so I kept watching. I don't want to tell you any details about the film because thrillers/mysteries need that. They need you to be ignorant of prior information, usually, in order for it to be fully enjoyed. Sure, I read the one or two sentences about this film and I wish I hadn't; so I am keeping you all in the dark for your viewing pleasure. You're welcome. Anyway, the other main actor or actress is Sasha Alexander. Some of you NCIS fans (yep, I am one of them) will recognize that name. She was Kate in the first few seasons. In The Last Lullaby she plays a very different character than in the TV show and I rather enjoyed it. She was vulnerable, quiet, scared but with a distant strength you know she possessed lurking somewhere underneath. That is about all the detail I will tell you about the film. I know it wasn't much but I will repeat myself. This is a thriller/mystery so enjoy not knowing too much. Just let the story take you away. It is an independent film so remember that there are more liberties taken. The Last Lullaby My favorite thing: The shock I received when watching the first 15 minutes. It kept me going. My least favorite thing: That a movie whose budget was only $5,000,000 doesn't get more notice. Rating: R Length: 93 minutes Review: 6 out of 10 |