Akito HirataReview - The Last Word
May 4th 2009 16:46
Directed by first time full feature writer and director Geoff Haley, this black romantic comedy has the potential to take us into unmarked territory but unfortunately the script fails to have the leads really connect. Evan is a serious soul, always quoting others (because it believes it is better than having his own thoughts) and we never really get to see what makes him tick. Because of this flaw in his character portrayal, it is ultimately hard to understand why Charlotte would choose to spend her time with him as she is more open and unguarded to life and its happenings. But then again - they say opposites do attract!
Ray Romano features as comic relief in the form of Abel, one of Evan's clients and admittedly I enjoyed the relationship development between the two men more so than that of the romantic pairing. As a composer of elevator music of which his greatest achievement was to write “music to commit mass murder by”, he lightens the load with his pessimistic outlook and provides a few chuckles to boot.
As a romantic comedy it does predictably come face to face with Evan's dishonesty to Charlotte and ultimately hinges on whether or not she is able to forgive him for what he has done.
Having previewed at the Sundance Film Festival last year, the director interestingly enough has had a long career as a camera operator and has continued to work behind the scenes since the creation of his movie. For those who like their romance tinged with a little bit of darkness, I recommend it, despite my failure to connect with the characterisations as well as the ending.
Voyage Review: 3/5
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