The Last Word (2008 film)
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| Directed by | Geoffrey Haley |
| Written by | Geoffrey Haley |
| Produced by | David Hillary Alexandra Milchan Timothy Wayne Peternel Bonnie Timmermann Jack Utsick |
| Starring | Winona Ryder Wes Bentley Ray Romano |
| Music by | John Swihart |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Last Word is an offbeat romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Geoffrey Haley.[1] It stars Winona Ryder and Wes Bentley. It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January, and it had a wider release in 2008.
Plot
An odd-but-gifted poet, Evan Merck (Wes Bentley), makes his living writing suicide notes for the soon-to-be departed.[1][2] When he meets Charlotte (Winona Ryder), the free-spirited sister of his latest client,[3] Evan lies about his relationship to her late, lamented brother.[1] Curiously attracted by his evasive charms, a smitten Charlotte begins her pursuit,[3] forcing Evan to juggle an amorous new girlfriend, a sarcastic new client (Ray Romano) and an ever-increasing mountain of lies. [2]
Cast
- Winona Ryder as Charlotte Morris
- Wes Bentley as Evan
- Ray Romano as Abel[1]
- Gina Hecht as Hilde Morris
- A. J. Trauth as Greg
- John Billingsley as Brady
- Kurt Caceres as Sammy
- Michael Cornacchia as Client
References
- ^ a b c d Seeley, Darren (July 7, 2009). "The Last Word (2008)". chokingonpopcorn.com. Choking on Popcorn. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; March 4, 2016 suggested (help) - ^ a b Meyncke, Amanda Mae (January 28, 2008). "Sundance Review: The Last Word". MTV Networks. Archived from the original on January 23, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
- ^ a b Johans, Jen (April 24, 2009). "DVD Review: The Last Word (2008)". filmintuition.com. Retrieved January 6, 2022.
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