The Last Man (1999)
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27% of critics liked it
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31% of users liked it
(1,020 ratings)
Somehow the entire population of the Earth has been obliterated, leaving the buildings standing and the preserved food intact. The environment seems to be OK, too. From the emptiness of the planet emerges Alan (David Arnott), a nebbishy anthropology graduate student who is coming to terms with his… More Somehow the entire population of the Earth has been obliterated, leaving the buildings standing and the preserved food intact. The environment seems to be OK, too. From the emptiness of the planet emerges Alan (David Arnott), a nebbishy anthropology graduate student who is coming to terms with his fate as the last man on Earth -- until he discovers Sarah (Jeri Ryan), a beautiful, intelligent woman who can't stand the idea that neurotic, portly Alan is the last man she'll ever be near. They make an encampment in a desert and begin their lives together -- him, delirious; her reluctant -- until they encounter Raphael (Dan Montgomery) hitchhiking along the road. Raphael, although a bit dim, is tall, handsome and fun-loving, and Alan finds that he has to change in order to compete for Sarah's affection, or spend his life without a woman. But nature is full of surprises. ~ Buzz McClain, Rovi
- Directed By
- Harry Ralston
- Written By
- Harry Ralston
- Genres
- Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy
R,
- In Theaters
- Feb 15, 2002 Wide
- Studio
- Castle Hill Productions
Critic Reviews
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Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
What might have emerged as hilarious lunacy in the hands of Woody Allen or Mel Brooks (at least during their '70s heyday) comes across as lame and sophomoric in this debut indie feature.
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Lou Lumenick, New York Post
Feeble comedy.
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A.O. Scott, New York Times
Alan and his fellow survivors are idiosyncratic enough to lift the movie above its playwriting 101 premise.
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Ed Park, Village Voice
If The Last Man were the last movie left on earth, there would be a toss-up between presiding over the end of cinema as we know it and another night of delightful hand shadows.
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Ryan Cracknell, Apollo Guide
Has its charming quirks and its dull spots.
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Cast
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David Arnott
as Alan
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Jeri Ryan
as Sarah
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Dan Montgomery Jr.
as Raphael
