The Last Face

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The Last Face

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2017,

2h 11m,

Drama

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Miguel (Javier Bardem), a Spanish doctor, puts himself in harm's way to deliver medical treatment to the victims of military uprisings. Wren (Charlize Theron) is the spokesperson for an organization that funds medical assistance for impoverished nations the world over. They meet in Liberia, where Wren is immediately impressed with Miguel's selflessness, medical skill and charm. They begin a torrid affair, one they must learn to balance with their important work.

Critics Consensus

The Last Face's noble intentions are nowhere near enough to carry a fundamentally misguided story that arguably demeans the demographic it wants to defend.

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Gary M. Kramer

Salon.com

Nov 17, 2017

"The Last Face" is the worst kind of good-intentioned noble failure, one that muddles its message because it tries too hard to tell it.

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Claudia Puig

TheWrap

Jul 28, 2017

Rarely has a movie felt so simultaneously inane, stultifying and offensive.

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Christy Lemire

RogerEbert.com

Jul 28, 2017

1/4

Sean Penn turns African strife into a two-hour perfume commercial with The Last Face, veering between gauzy impressionism and shrieky melodrama with his latest directorial effort.

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

Feb 11, 2021

Is Penn actually comparing the "brutality" of civil war in Africa to the "brutality" of personal relationships among Western professionals?

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Oct 30, 2019

3/5

While not a perfect film, there is a passion that comes forth when viewing The Last Face as a whole, a passion of a director that is infectious.

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Daniel Barnes

Dare Daniel

Oct 15, 2019

1/5

Theron and Penn are both deeply committed to these causes in real life. However, the film's bumbling mix of drippy romance, fetishized violence and self-serving sermonizing in a context-deficient void only makes a mockery of that commitment.

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Ron W

Dec 20, 2018

I liked the drama a lot and I recommend watching this movie on boxxy software app

Poe S

Jul 10, 2018

The reality slams you, sickens you, startles you and finally you either believe it can like the way the movie portray or it is just Hollywood. I was there, in Africa, with medical care and it is as bad as the movie portrayed. Great acting by Javier Bardem and Charlize Theron. Highly recommended

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Draco W

Jun 23, 2018

WAS SURPRISED TO READ SUCH NEGATIVE REVIEWS ON THIS MOVIE.aLTHOUGH SLOW TO START AND ABIT MIXED WHEN FLICKING FROM THE PAST TO THE PRESENT IT WAS WELL WORTH THE WATCH.i THOUGHT BOTH LEADS WERE EXCELLENT.sOME SCENES WERE GRAPHIC,BUT HEY THAT'S WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS IN WAR,WASN'T SUGAR COATED AND DIDN'T HAVE A HAPPY ENDING LIKE SO MANY HOLLYWOOD MOVIES DO.wILL NOT TO BE EVERYONES TASTE,ESPECIALLY SCENES THAT DEPICT SOME OF THE CHILDREN ,BUT BELIEVE IT OR NOT CHILDREN ARE VICTIMS IN WAR TOO,WHICH IS WHAT DIRECTOR sEAN pENN IS TRYING TO GET ACROSS TO THE AUDIENCE.wORTH A LOOK,JUST DON'T EXPECT TO COME AWAY FEELING POSITIVE!!

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Draco R

Jun 20, 2018

was aweful I could not finish watching it.

Finn G

Apr 22, 2018

Beautifull movie,with great performances and absolutely realistic with no happy end.

Leia G

Mar 26, 2018

I do not understand the negative critics at all. This movie is outstanding, without any happy end which hollywood movies usually should have. It just shows life as it is with all aspects, a snapshot on how reality touches human beings everywhere around the world. Fantastic. Just compare this movie with all the shallow blockbusters from hollywood

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Synopsis

Miguel (Javier Bardem), a Spanish doctor, puts himself in harm's way to deliver medical treatment to the victims of military uprisings. Wren (Charlize Theron) is the spokesperson for an organization that funds medical assistance for impoverished nations the world over. They meet in Liberia, where Wren is immediately impressed with Miguel's selflessness, medical skill and charm. They begin a torrid affair, one they must learn to balance with their important work.

Director: Sean Penn
Producer: Bill Gerber, Matt Palmieri, Bill Pohlad
Screenwriter: Erin Dignam
Distributor: Saban Films
Production Co: Gerber Pictures, River Road Entertainment
Rating: R (Disturbing Images|Brief Sexuality|Language|Strong Bloody Violence|War Atrocities)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 28, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 28, 2017
Runtime: 2h 11m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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