The Last Word (2007)

40% of critics liked it
(5 reviews)
47% of users liked it
(1,522 ratings)

Wes Bentley and Winona Ryder star in director/screenwriter Geoff Haley's darkly comic romance centering on the relationship between a writer specializing in suicide notes and the unsuspecting sister of his most recent client. Evan Merck (Bentley) is a reclusive, Los Angeles-based writer whose unique… More Wes Bentley and Winona Ryder star in director/screenwriter Geoff Haley's darkly comic romance centering on the relationship between a writer specializing in suicide notes and the unsuspecting sister of his most recent client. Evan Merck (Bentley) is a reclusive, Los Angeles-based writer whose unique way with words has earned him an unusual career as a professional suicide note scribe. One day, while attending the funeral of a dearly departed client, Evan forms a close connection with the deceased's sister Charlotte (Ryder). A free spirit who remains blissfully unaware of Evan's true connection to her late brother, Charlotte becomes fascinated by the introverted writer and the pair soon enter into a tenuous relationship. But Evan can't keep his secret from Charlotte forever, and as love continues to blossom between the unlikely pair, the writer quickly finds his snowballing deceptions growing into a rampaging avalanche that threatens to destroy not only his career, but his one true human connection as well. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 34 min.
Directed By: Geoffrey Haley
Genres: Drama, Comedy

In Theaters: Apr 21, 2009 Wide
On DVD: Apr 21, 2009
Studio: Image Entertainment

Critic Reviews

James Greenberg, Hollywood Reporter
Pushes the eccentric without creating believable characters.
Simon Foster, sbs.com.au
It is a fitfully engaging, suitably bittersweet romance with some well-played scenes and an upbeat ending.
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...surprisingly compelling...
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
A movie of some touching and humorous moments, The Last Call is ultimately an unsuccessful effort to make a poignant dark comedy about an Angelino writer who makes a living by composing suicide notes.
James Plath, Movie Metropolis
The script may be intelligent, but there just aren't enough memorable lines or performances to make you keep coming back for more.
David Cornelius, DVDTalk.com
Is this where The Last Word really wants to go? Into flimsy cliché?

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Nicki M

Unique idea. Very slow moving, but kind of liked it, and nice to see Winona in a more recent film too.
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Wes Bentley, Winona Ryder, Ray Romano DIRECTED BY: Geoffrey Haley A man (Bentley) who makes his living composing other people's suicide notes enters into a romance with the sister (Ryder) of a recent client. Morbid, odd, funny, and dark. That is the best way I can… More
Wes Bentley, Winona Ryder, Ray Romano DIRECTED BY: Geoffrey Haley A man (Bentley) who makes his living composing other people's suicide notes enters into a romance with the sister (Ryder) of a recent client. Morbid, odd, funny, and dark. That is the best way I can describe this movie. Not a feel good movie and not one you will come away feeling like, WOW. But none the less good. The performances were great. Really good to see not only Wes, but also Winona, in a lead. It's been awhile. Bentley's character has the worse but yet some how interesting job. Makes you wonder if one like that exists. Romano lends himself to a great comedic supporting role who brings the laughs but who is also disturbed by his own demons. This movie is a breath of fresh air when it comes to seeing the same stories being made over and over again. Unique, and like none I have seen. The ending was satisfying for me. Wes Bentley is my main reason for seeing it. Loved him in "American Beauty". Loved him in this movie as well. Wish he was given more movies cause I think he's fab. Definitely worth the watch. Hope more people see it.
Leo L

Interesting. Fairly well story plot. Here is a movie that centralizes around two characters that meet at a funeral, and get to know each other. One has a hidden secret, and the other is trying to know more about a family member she doesn't remember well. Wes Bentley, Winon Ryder,… More
Interesting. Fairly well story plot. Here is a movie that centralizes around two characters that meet at a funeral, and get to know each other. One has a hidden secret, and the other is trying to know more about a family member she doesn't remember well. Wes Bentley, Winon Ryder, and Ray Romano stars. Worthy!