Final (2001) Reviews

Final (2001)
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A man struggles to prove he isn't insane -- which is no mean feat when you're certain you're been transported 400 years into the future. Anne (Hope Davis) is a psychiatrist working at a hospital for the criminally insane whose latest charge is Bill Tyler (Denis Leary), a man who was recently admitted when he was found inside a wrecked truck found in a quarry. Bill isn't sure just where he is or what's happened to him, but he's certain he's traveled four centuries into the future, and if he can't find a way to get back to the past within 48 hours, assassins will execute him by lethal injection. Anne is bemused by Bill's odd story, but doesn't challenge him on it, instead questioning him in detail about everything he can recall about his past prior to being brought in. As Bill rants about lasers and holographic images, shares his periodic hallucinations, and discusses his feelings about his family and his former girlfriend, he becomes increasingly lucid, and Anne has to figure out how much of Bill's story is fantasy, and how much is fact. Final was written by Bruce McIntosh, who based the script on his own stage play; the feature (shot on digital video) was directed by actor Campbell Scott. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Denis LearyHope Davis, (more)
Director(s):
Campbell Scott
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Average Ratings

(19 member reviews)  


Member Reviews


Kimberley S.

This movie is all but unwatchable. It was recommended as being "like 12 Monkeys". You know all the good parts of 12 Monkeys? Take them away, and limit the set to a room painted the color of baby poo and add Denis Leary not acting like Denis Leary.

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Carmen P.

I am usually skeptical of bad reviews because I do like what are usually classified as "strange, bizarre" movies. This movie is just plain boring and actually looks cheap. I feel sorry for making the people that were visiting at my house watch this movie (and actually felt embarrassed to have rented it!)

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Carmen A.

Well said, Kimberly. I kept thinking- Deiter-Sprockets-this movie has become tiresome.

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Christie B.

I couldn't even finish watching it because it was so boring. Don't waste your time unless your trying to fall asleep!!

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Hosai A.

This is the worst movie I ever saw in my life. The plot did not match the description, the plot sucked so bad, so horribly bad - combined with the lucid characters, the read-along-dialogue, the bad acting, and the cheap costumes and scenery, and the slow, unmoving plot that lacked any adventure- this has to be the worst movie! There is no future element to this film, the entire thing takes place in a green painted room, with a psychiatrist that looks like she is in her early 20s. There is no action, no one goes anywhere, all they do is talk and talk to no end in a dull room with furniture from Walmart. Do not waste your time, you have been warned,

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Bessie J.

This is one of the most confusing and BORING movies I have ever seen. Even though I skipped forward (many times), the only good thing about this movie was the FINAL end.

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Terre B.

This movie is more like a Twilight Zone or a live theater performance; if watched from that expectation, then it might be easier to be engaged by Leary and appreciate, what I thought, was solid stage-talent. I agree with Hosai, the plot didn't match the description, and I, too, was wondering when the action was going to start; that might be why there are so many disappointed viewers. If you can enter the suspension of disbelief with these things in mind, you may appreciate the ironic twist at the end. Final note: I thought it was good enough to 'like'; it's not an action film by any means; it's the type of movie that would be studied in a film class.

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Bob D.

Captions good. Story good. Acting good.

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Carlos C.

I rent it because of Denis Leary. But this is one of the worst movies I have ever seen.

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John S.

Very slow, and very pointless. At the most, it was well acted. On a positive note, I like Hope Davis and it was nice to look at her for a couple of hours. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone though.

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    Kimberley S.

    This movie is all but unwatchable. It was recommended as being "like 12 Monkeys". You know all the good parts of 12 Monkeys? Take them away, and limit the set to a room painted the color of baby poo and add Denis Leary not acting like Denis Leary.

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    Carmen P.

    I am usually skeptical of bad reviews because I do like what are usually classified as "strange, bizarre" movies. This movie is just plain boring and actually looks cheap. I feel sorry for making the people that were visiting at my house watch this movie (and actually felt embarrassed to have rented it!)

    Yes   |   No

     
    Carmen A.

    Well said, Kimberly. I kept thinking- Deiter-Sprockets-this movie has become tiresome.

    Yes   |   No

     
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