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The Last Word
A story about a funeral eulogy speaker who loses faith in her work and tries to sabotage her husband's funeral.
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Plot Summary
A retired, self-involved advice columnist decides to pen her own obituary, enlisting the help of a young woman to track down people from her past to shape her final narrative. As she revisits old relationships and confronts past mistakes, she begins a journey of self-reflection and unexpected connection.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed reviews, with critics often praising the performances, particularly from Shirley MacLaine, but finding the narrative somewhat predictable and uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Shirley MacLaine's commanding performance.
Criticized for a formulaic and sometimes sentimental plot.
Appreciated for its exploration of regret and reconciliation.
Google audience: Audience reviews generally appreciated the emotional journey and the lead performances, though some found the story to be too slow-paced or predictable.
Fun Fact
Despite being released in 2020, the film was primarily filmed in 2016 and had a limited release in some festivals prior to its wider release.
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