Urgh. Shudder. After spending the best part of two thirds of its running time objectifying women, in the most horribly misogynistic way possible (<i>"half these girls are dumb cunts"</i>), <i>The Last Run</i> tries to redeem itself by showing Steven… More
Urgh. Shudder. After spending the best part of two thirds of its running time objectifying women, in the most horribly misogynistic way possible (<i>"half these girls are dumb cunts"</i>), <i>The Last Run</i> tries to redeem itself by showing Steven Goodson (an icky Fred Savage) the error of his ways. Well, I'm not buying it. With the original <i>American Pie</i> films, however juvenile they may have been in execution and in terms of dialogue, they succeeded by presenting mostly likeable characters coming to terms with sexuality and being mature about their relationships. By contrast, <i>The Last Run</i> is populated almost exclusively by repugnant men and airheaded sex-mad women (flouncy, "<i>not-that-hot</i>" Amelia accepted). Lead character Steven is utterly repulsive, best friend Jack behaves out of character whenever it suits the narrative. Amy Adams, the only actor to hint at breaking free from the DOA script, has hopefully escaped the curse of ever having to appear in dreck like this again. I need a shower.