The Last Man (2018)

Kurt, combat veteran with PTSD and hallucinations, fortifies his home and builds a secret underground shelter due to doomsday like weather changes. He gets a security job to pay for it and his boss' cute daughter for company.

Director:

Rodrigo H. Vila

Writers:

Rodrigo H. Vila, Gustavo Lencina (additional writer)

Stars:

Hayden Christensen, Harvey Keitel, Marco Leonardi

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hayden Christensen	...	Kurt
Harvey Keitel	...	Noe
Marco Leonardi	...	Antonio
Liz Solari	...	Jessica
Fernán Mirás	...	Crazy Man
Justin Kelly	...	Johnny
Rafael Spregelburd	...	Gomez
Javier Kussrow	...	Carlos
Luciano Suardi	...	Dr. Gans
Justin Clouden	...	Hustler
Federico Arzeno	...	Intern 1
Mariano Miquelarena	...	Intern 2
Bradley Krupsaw	...	Journalist
Gabriel Smith Lenton	...	Kid
Garret McQuaid	...	Kid Voice Over

Storyline

Tov Matheson is a war veteran with post traumatic stress disorder who perceives that the end of the world is coming. After establishing a relationship with a dubious Messiah, he leaves his normal life to begin the construction of a shelter underground and trains himself, in an extreme way, at the cost of everything in his life. When he also believes the Messiah, something extraordinary happens.

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Plot Keywords:

ptsd | contemplating suicide | cult | end of the world | apocalypse | 

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Taglines:

Prepare for the Apocalypse.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language throughout, violence and some sexuality/nudity

Details

Country:

Argentina Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 January 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Last Man

Filming Locations:

Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinema 7 Films, Aicon Music Pictures, Quintessential Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (ACES)

Aspect Ratio:

2.39:1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Luisana Lopilato was initially cast in the role of Jessica, but had to drop out after her son Noah has been diagnosed with liver cancer in order to take care of him. She was replaced by Liz Solari.

User Reviews

it tries to be real

The best thing I can say about it is that it tries to be. Not "good", but "something". The film essentially meanders between apocalyptic sci-fi, noir (à la Mute), some kind of parable about climate change and traces of post-Vietnam war movies (PTSD). It just doesn't do too well in any of those fronts, choosing instead to bury down in itself with the promise of meaning. If you hate voice over, or simply think that it is a poor substitute for good storytelling (or storyshowing), and a crutch for emotional exposition, just stay aeay from this dissapointing film.

No, not even if you are a Harvey Keitel fan, or like the genre. It will not add much to your life.