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2002 Certificate 18
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LAST MINUTE is a dark comedy that exudes a well-defined feeling of outlandish exaggeration and startling truth in one smoothly paced motion. Directed by Stephen Norrington (BLADE) and set in London, it is the story of Billy Byrne (Max Beesley), a self-obsessed up-and-coming star. Working as an artist, Billy is on the verge of .. Read more

Starring Max Beesley, Stephen Graham, Stephen Dorff, Udo Kier
Director Stephen Norrington
Genres Drama

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The Last Minute

LAST MINUTE is a dark comedy that exudes a well-defined feeling of outlandish exaggeration and startling truth in one smoothly paced motion. Directed by Stephen Norrington (BLADE) and set in London, it is the story of Billy Byrne (Max Beesley), a self-obsessed up-and-coming star. Working as an artist, Billy is on the verge of fame, with his girlfriend and his friends firmly behind him. However, when his moment of glory comes to an abrupt end, Byrne loses everything. Depressed and alone, he finds himself sinking into the spiralling depths of the London underworld, engulfed by a shady ring of crime in a network of tunnels underneath an old theatre. Billy's decisions along the way are influenced by a street-smart young girl, Anna (Emily Corrie in her feature film debut), and the horridly tainted leader of a gang of child thieves played by stage and screen actor Tom Bell. Adding to the cast, accomplished actor Jason Isaacs (THE PATRIOT, WINDTALKERS) puts forth a violent charisma as the film's quirky villain, who has a propensity for busting into song. Fresh cinematography and Norrington's hip personal style add to this satirical display of London's highest and lowest lifestyles. THE LAST MINUTE is a small budget film that can easily contend with Hollywood's finest productions.

Starring Max Beesley, Stephen Graham, Stephen Dorff, Udo Kier, Tom Bell, Emily Corrie, Jason Isaacs, Kate Ashfield, Anthony Higgins, Frank Harper, Ciaran McMenamin, Liz May Brice
Director Stephen Norrington
Studio PALM PICTURES
Run time DVD: 1 hr 49 mins
Certificate Certificate 18
Genres Drama
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 28 Jul 2003
Production year: 2002
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The Last Minute (2 discs) (2002)

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  • 3 stars out of 5

    Also known as Trumps, this is a collection of three dramas (two filmed in 1982 and one back in 1978) based on the stories of Grace Paley. While the trio don't completely work together, this is nonetheless an interesting group of stories about women living in New York and their relationships with their families and the men in their lives. The impressive cast includes David Strathairn, Ellen Barkin and Kevin Bacon, while writer John Sayles went on to direct Eight Men Out and Passion Fish.

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    Rated - 4 stars

    A fine piece of British filmmaking...

    If I said, from the director of 'Blade' and 'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen', some of you might cringe. However, you've got to give it to brit director Stephen Norrington, both of those films LOOK great if nothing else. The Last Minute is no exception - it's slick, it's fast paced and Max Beesley does a great job in the lead role. He plays the role of Billy, media darling and supposed next best thing - however, his career takes a turn for the worse and his whole world appears to spiral out of control. The supporting cast are solid and Norrington (who both writes and directs this time) shows us what flair can be demonstrated in what is essentially a low budget brit flick. As far as British films go, this is most definitely a breath of fresh air. Definitely worth a second viewing.

      • A customer from Hartlepool
      • Posted 25 Jul 2004 20:52

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    Rated - 3 stars

    Worthy, but lacking

    I enjoyed this far more than i thought i would. I am very shallow and so put this on my rental list purely because I heard that Jason Isaacs gets a bit of cabaret sorta thing in it.

    I wasn't disappointed, on so many levels.

    The bits with Jason Isaacs in were to say the least, amusing, but i was more surprised by how much the rest of it held my attention.

    Be it slightly lacklustre in areas, and sometimes the trippy editing gets a little too much, it is still a worthy film.

    There is a great deal of representation and symbolism behind the story, and camera work as well, giving even the most critical minds a challenge.

    So as much as i believed it to be an ok attempt at something reminscent of Guy Ritchie, and it is far from perfect, it is still a remarkable film, with an interesting message. It is enjoyable, but be careful not to lose concentration or you will miss it!

      • A customer from Lincolnshire, England
      • Posted 21 Aug 2007 17:16

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