The Last Full Measure
critic Reviews
, 60% Fresh Tomatometer Score- The Last Full Measure struggles to capture the incidents that inspired it, but ultimately prevails thanks to strong performances in service of a remarkable true story.
- , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreIan FreerEmpire Magazine
Boasting a powerhouse cast, The Last Full Measure has the best of intentions, to celebrate servicemen without condoning war, but winds up with little else.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreCath ClarkeGuardian
Here's a true story about a young soldier's exceptional bravery and sacrifice made into a pretty average war movie, insubstantial and TV-ish despite the appearance of some decorated Hollywood veterans.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreDanny LeighFinancial Times
In his final role, Fonda is given room to be wonderful - and so, of course, he is.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreDavid StrattonThe Australian
One of the strengths of Todd Robinson's film lies in the casting of a gallery of fine actors in almost every role.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreScott MarksSan Diego Reader
Not bad for a regulation military movie, but I must confess to a wandering attention span; how else could I notice the cigarette that Jackson removes from the pack of Marlboros is an American Spirit?
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreRex ReedObserver
The meticulous script and sensitive direction signal in Todd Robinson the virtues of a major filmmaker at work.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreM.N. MillerReady Steady Cut
A do-the-right-thing film that lacks technical savvy but makes up for it with well-earned manipulation.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreKeith GarlingtonKeith & the Movies
Can you see the gears turning during these scenes? Sure. But I can’t deny their effect, and Robinson is clearly sharing something he cares about.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJosh ParhamNext Best Picture
The emotional manipulation is still there, undoubtedly, but the tactics do find a way of working and are well executed.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreOlly RichardsNME (New Musical Express)
How can a film starring Samuel L. Jackson, Christopher Plummer and Ed Harris be this dull?
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