The Last Song
The Last Song

The Last Song

1998TV ShowEnded1 SeasonJapanese

Just when about to commit suicide after being deserted by his bride-to-be during the wedding, a man meets a university professor who is also at the point of killing himself. A woman nearby intervenes, one thing leads to another, and the three lost souls move in together. Each episode is a distinct story about the sometimes painful, sometimes warm romances between them and the people they meet while sharing an apartment.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes19%
Metacritic22/100
Google Users70%
Director: Julie Anne RobinsonGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A rebellious teenager, Ronnie Miller, is sent to a small Southern town to live with her estranged father for the summer. While there, she rediscovers her love for music and develops a deep connection with her father, whose health is declining. She also falls in love with a local boy, Will, but their relationship is tested by Ronnie's impending return to New York.

Critical Reception

The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the plot predictable and the performances uninspired. While some acknowledged Miley Cyrus's effort, the film was criticized for its sentimental and formulaic approach to teen drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Overly sentimental and predictable plot.
  • Miley Cyrus delivers a serviceable performance but can't elevate the material.
  • Lacks depth and originality, relying on teen movie clichés.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be an emotional and enjoyable watch, appreciating the father-daughter story and the romantic elements. However, some viewers noted that the plot was predictable and heavily reliant on melodrama.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name, and it was Miley Cyrus's first major film role after her success with Hannah Montana.

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