Last Flag Flying

Amazon Studios | Release Date: November 3, 2017

7.3	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 50 Ratings

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TVJerryDec 6, 2017

After his son is killed in the Iraq War, the father (Steve Carell playing the quiet type) enlists the help of 2 former vet buddies (Bryan Cranston, who plays the loose cannon to the point of obnoxious and Laurence Fishburne, who's working theAfter his son is killed in the Iraq War, the father (Steve Carell playing the quiet type) enlists the help of 2 former vet buddies (Bryan Cranston, who plays the loose cannon to the point of obnoxious and Laurence Fishburne, who's working the mellow minister angle). Together they travel from Norfolk to New Hampshire on a trip that involves lots of reminiscences about their time together in Vietnam. LOTS of memories and plenty of chat. While there are some winning moments and interesting interactions, there's also too much repetition. Even though the ending is mildly moving, the hoped-for revelations never create dramatic impact. Director Richard Linklater knows how to write engaging dialogue and create endearing human moments (he co-wrote with Darryl Ponicsan, the novelist that inspired the movie), but this conversational adventure could have been a lot more appealing with 30 minutes trimmed from its 125-minute length.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantNov 19, 2017

A truly moving cinematic experience that's not to be missed. With a rollercoaster of emotions and an intriguing road trip narrative, the film takes viewers through an array of feelings and moods from tremendous hilarity to profound sadness,A truly moving cinematic experience that's not to be missed. With a rollercoaster of emotions and an intriguing road trip narrative, the film takes viewers through an array of feelings and moods from tremendous hilarity to profound sadness, and nearly always seamlessly. Most of all, however, this latest offering from Richard Linklater features three of the strongest male lead performances to come along in quite a while (kudos to the casting director for skillfully choosing Steve Carell, Bryan Cranston and Laurence Fishburne for their remarkable portrayals and their unbelievable chemistry). Admittedly, the picture gets off track a few times, going on several needless tangents, but overall this strong, solid film is well worth one's time.… Expand

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section20mi6Feb 14, 2018

Through a mildly comical yet subtly solemn lens, Linklater deftly illustrates a generational story in which wars and losses shape men in different ways, delivering mixed emotions among characters.

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moviemitch96Dec 2, 2017

A heartfelt and often times moving film with plenty of great chemistry between it's three leads, even if the film is relatively straightforward. Steve Carell gives one of his most touching and tender performances to date, Bryan Cranston justA heartfelt and often times moving film with plenty of great chemistry between it's three leads, even if the film is relatively straightforward. Steve Carell gives one of his most touching and tender performances to date, Bryan Cranston just about steals the show with his humor, and Laurence Fishburne is reliable as always. Overall, it's the performances and chemistry from the three leads that made the film for me for the most part, and that's good enough for me.… Expand