Last Exit (the underground film)
The first GRITTY UNDERGROUND feature film ever in Denmark - no budget - no problem! It plumbs the depths of its dark themes with passionate, convincing performances, LAST EXIT is a gritty, sexy psychological thriller. Its antihero is Nigel, an incompetent criminal. He and his wife Maria shack up at a hotel, while each struggles separately with a drug problem. Maria manages to get a straight job, and Nigel gets a gig storing illegal goods for a local crime boss known as the President. Things heat up when Nigel falls for Tanya, a prostitute who works for the President, and their affair makes him ever more distant from Maria. The stage is set for a sex and violence-fueled descent into mayhem that remains intelligent throughout, as the plot twists and secrets are revealed. Maria gets pregnant and Nigel starts to snap, and the only sane one seems to be Jimmie, Nigel's existential pot dealer... "GOOD TASTE MADE BAD TASTE!" - Peter Jackson
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Plot Summary
In a gritty urban landscape, a young man named Kevin navigates the harsh realities of poverty and street life. He finds himself entangled with a charismatic but dangerous drug dealer, who offers him a path to financial security but at a steep moral cost. Kevin must confront his choices and their consequences as he grapples with loyalty, survival, and the search for a way out of his desperate situation.
Critical Reception
Last Exit received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics acknowledging its raw portrayal of urban struggle and strong performances, particularly from its young lead. Some found the narrative to be somewhat predictable, but it was generally praised for its authentic depiction of difficult themes.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unflinching look at urban hardship.
- Notable for the performances of its emerging cast.
- Some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic.
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Fun Fact
The film was the directorial debut for veteran actor Frankie Faison, who also stars in a supporting role.
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