The Last of England (1987)
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60% of critics liked it
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68% of users liked it
(1,049 ratings)
British filmmaker Derek Jarman combines his standard erotic imagery with innovative documentary techniques in his Last of England. The film traces the decline and fall of Britain as seen from the vantage points of London and Belfast. Old home movies, newly shot hand-held 8 millimeter photography,… More British filmmaker Derek Jarman combines his standard erotic imagery with innovative documentary techniques in his Last of England. The film traces the decline and fall of Britain as seen from the vantage points of London and Belfast. Old home movies, newly shot hand-held 8 millimeter photography, "straight" newsreel-style footage and a barrage of familiar music and street sounds all combine to create a jaw-dropping mosaic of apocalyptic allusions. Obviously not geared to everyone's taste, Last of England is an eloquent cry of anguish from one of the most accomplished British filmmakers of the 1980s. Jarman also wrote the book on which this film is based. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 1 hr. 27 min.
- Directed By
- Derek Jarman
- Genres
- Drama, Art House & International, Special Interest
- On DVD
- Nov 29, 2005
Critic Reviews
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David Bezanson, Filmcritic.com
I would say it's one of the worst films ever made, but that would make it sound more interesting than it actually is.
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Nick Davis, Nick's Flick Picks
One of the most emotionally shattering and formally inspired movies of the 1980s.
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