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The Last Kiss
2006 115 min United States of America R 16+
★6.2
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Tony Goldwyn
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Description
Michael has a great job, has his 4 best friends, and is in love with a beautiful girl at 30. He loves Jenna but his life seems predictable until someone else enters his life. It seems that everybody's having relationship problems.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$11.61M
Worldwide:
$15.85M
Starring
Zach Braff
Actor
Jacinda Barrett
Actor
Rachel Bilson
Actor
Awards
1 win & 4 nominations
Key opinion
The Last Kiss is a relationship drama that frequently suffers from being mislabeled as a light romantic comedy. While viewers appreciate its realistic, thought-provoking exploration of male anxiety and commitment, reactions to its narrative structure and ending are notably divided.
| Theme | The film succeeds as a grounded, reflective drama about the complexities of marriage and the fear of responsibility, rather than the lighthearted comedy suggested by its marketing. | |
| Acting | Casey Affleck provides a standout, emotionally resonant performance that anchors the film's ensemble of relatable, flawed characters. | |
| Acting | Zac Braff effectively sheds his sitcom persona to deliver a credible dramatic performance, though some viewers still struggle to separate him from his previous television work. | |
| Pacing | The film is split between those who find the deliberate pacing and focus on relationship dynamics immersive, and those who perceive the first half as tedious and the plotting as clunky. | |
| Ending | The resolution polarizes audiences: some view it as a sincere, non-sentimental conclusion, while others criticize it as rushed, underdeveloped, or formulaic. |