The Last Stand (2013)

The leader of a drug cartel busts out of a courthouse and speeds to the Mexican border, where the only thing in his path is a sheriff and his inexperienced staff.

Director:

Kim Jee-woon

Writer:

Andrew Knauer

Stars:

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Forest Whitaker, Johnny Knoxville

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Arron Shiver	...	State Trooper
Arnold Schwarzenegger	...	Ray Owens
Forest Whitaker	...	Agent John Bannister
Titos Menchaca	...	Mayor
Richard Dillard	...	Irv
Eduardo Noriega	...	Gabriel Cortez
Luis Guzmán	...	Mike Figuerola
Doug Jackson	...	Harry
Jaimie Alexander	...	Sarah Torrance
Mathew Greer	...	Sam
Peter Stormare	...	Burrell
Chris Browning	...	Pony Tail
Zach Gilford	...	Jerry Bailey
Christiana Leucas	...	Christie
Johnny Knoxville	...	Lewis Dinkum

Storyline

Sheriff Owens is a man who has resigned himself to a life of fighting what little crime takes place in sleepy border town Sommerton Junction after leaving his LAPD post following a bungled operation that left him wracked with failure and defeat after his partner was crippled. After a spectacular escape from an FBI prisoner convoy, the most notorious, wanted drug kingpin in the hemisphere is hurtling toward the border at 200 mph in a specially outfitted car with a hostage and a fierce army of gang members. He is headed, it turns out, straight for Summerton Junction, where the whole of U.S. law enforcement will have their last opportunity to make a stand and intercept him before he slips across the border forever. At first reluctant to become involved, and then counted out because of the perceived ineptitude of his small town force, Owens ultimately accepts responsibility for the face off.

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Plot Keywords:

deputy | sheriff | escape | arizona | drug lord | 

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Taglines:

Not in his town. Not on his watch.

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Thriller

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Certificate:

18A

Details

Official Sites:

Lionsgate [United States] Official Facebook

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 January 2013 (Canada)

Also Known As:

Le Dernier Combat

Filming Locations:

Bosque Farms, New Mexico, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$6,281,433 (USA) (18 January 2013)

Gross:

$12,026,670 (USA) (22 February 2013)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Di Bonaventura Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Datasat

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Eduardo Noriega dubbed himself in the Spanish version.

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Goofs

When the electromagnet picks up the car, the guard's gun is magnetized and flies up to the ceiling, but Gabriel Cortez' shackles and chains are not affected by the magnet at all.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Jerry Bailey: [getting on the radio after being passed] Dispatch...
Dispatcher: Go ahead...
Jerry Bailey: Contact the FAA and tell them some smart ass is flying a plane around out here without any lights.

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Connections

Referenced in The Burn with Jeff Ross: Rachael Harris/T.J. Miller/Hannibal Buress (2012)

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Soundtracks

Blue Moon Revisited (Song For Elvis)
Written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart
Performed by Cowboy Junkies
Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Canada and The RCA Records Label
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

User Reviews

Missing 80/90's Action Movies? - The Last Stand Is For You!!!

A lot of my favourite films growing up and to this day are some of Arnold's Classics like T2, Predator and countless others. Although not one of his best, The Last Stand is one of Schwarzeneggers better films and perfect for him to do what he does best - shoot bad guys and crack one liners. This film is a quality made action film that contains some innovative stuff blending old school car chases, blazing gunfights and an intriguing yet simple story in a solid modern action movie. Other than the action,the film blends comedy very nicely. The whole theatre was cracking up especially at the characters of Johnny Knoxville and Luiz Guzman. The movie overall is a solid, fun and entertaining film that keeps the momentum going to the final climax which is sure not to disappoint. If that sounds appealing to you, Check it out and you'll be sure to enjoy.

Overall: Solid 7/10