The Last Detail

Columbia Pictures | Release Date: December 12, 1973

7.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 22 Ratings

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amheretojudgeDec 6, 2018

The Last Detail is a big pack of gusto, amiable in terms of sanity and insanity, this pack has Nicholson as the leader and there are no regrets.

The Last Detail Ashby is easy to work with and amidst all the hokums he aspires to pull off,The Last Detail is a big pack of gusto, amiable in terms of sanity and insanity, this pack has Nicholson as the leader and there are no regrets.

The Last Detail

Ashby is easy to work with and amidst all the hokums he aspires to pull off, the reasoning for us to involve in it tend to lose its grip every now and then. From the first frame, the concept kicks off with a ferocious pace that you feel like you are having a time of your life. But this euphoric energy is toned down by the semantics of the structure. After a certain point for a brief period, it leans towards mediocrity especially before the last act hits. The chemistry among the cast is palpable to the tone, a bit pasty but a protective caring nature that soothes the nature, no matter how raunchy and chaotic it grows.

The methods that is adapted to reach its final goal is much more mesmerizing than the final kick itself. And these tiny rich notions is what fuels this brotherhood, from demanding the melted cheese to the interference in love interest, the writers have managed to draw out the real essence of a partner, out of this eerie tale. Nicholson on the lead is brilliant in his portrayal of a sassy and bold character that is provocative and three dimensional. But Quaid as the learner and the victim of this show, steals the spotlight not just because of his performance but his incredibly likeable character that is both flawed and sensitive.

The storytelling is adaptive and gripping even though not compelling, the route takes a longer detour that shucks away the earned momentum and lower the bar for a brief period as mentioned before. But with a sensational heartwarming last act, the feature lands on accurately where it started off from. The Last Detail is a big pack of gusto, amiable in terms of sanity and insanity, this pack has Nicholson as the leader and there are no regrets.… Expand

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Steven1981Apr 14, 2020

I've heard of The Last Detail for a while but never saw it until 2020 when I watched it online which is odd since it's been out since 1973... Having just watched it on 14 April 2020 I will tell you what I think of the film because to beI've heard of The Last Detail for a while but never saw it until 2020 when I watched it online which is odd since it's been out since 1973... Having just watched it on 14 April 2020 I will tell you what I think of the film because to be honest I wasn't sure what I was about to see because no disrespect to Jack Nicholson because he's a great actor and done classic films which I like such as Chinatown, Batman, Five Easy Pieces, The Shining, The Passenger, Blood and Wine, A Few Good Men and many others which I like however some of his films like Mars Attacks I hate with a passion. However overall a big percentage of his films I like and he's a great actor but anyway The Last Detail was directed by Hal Ashby in 1973 and as far as I remember the story is about two guys in the navy who must escort somebody to prison but they give the dude who they must take to prison the time of his life first by feeding him, giving him beers in a hotel room and all that and I like Jack Nicholson's performance and Randy Quaids and it's better than I thought it would be having never seen it and being curious. It's a simple story, nothing spectacular and not much happens apart from the story I mentioned and obviously the prisoner trying to escape but it's never boring and uses basically zero violence. Overall a great film and Jack Nicholson puffing on a cigar.… Expand

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