The Last Rifleman
6.5
2023
1 hr 40 min
Drama
, History
, War
A WWII veteran escapes his care home in Northern Ireland and embarks on an arduous but inspirational journey to France to attend the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, finding the courage to face the ghosts of his past.
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- Cast:
- Pierce Brosnan , Clémence Poésy , John Amos , Jürgen Prochnow , Ian McElhinney , Tara Lynne O'Neill , Samuel Bottomley
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Very disappointing...
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a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.
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Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.
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It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.
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