The Last Lullaby (2008)
Price, a former hitman, is struggling to cope with retirement. He left the assassination business to live the "easy life." However, retirement arrived with its own agenda. It was not the instant peace and calm that Price expected. Rather, it was emptiness, boredom, and, worst of all, restlessness. The Last Lullaby plummets Price back into his old life and forces him into a corner from which he may never escape. Price's old ways no longer work for him when his heart opens, and he finds life beyond his profession. The tension finally boils, as Price must decide to close himself off again or open himself up to a world beyond his control.
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Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.
This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.
This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.
The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
When a jaded hit-man takes a contract to kill a beautiful woman, even the most innocent viewer can see where this is going. The twist in this film is that Tom Sizemore isn't his usual sleazy self. Almost, but not quite. Although the performances are all well done, the scenario is so contrived and implausible that it's difficult to watch it unfold. And talk about rule-breakers! When the woman early on shows us what a dead shot she is, you just know she's going to have to put that skill to good use later on...but it never happens. It's also hard to believe the beautiful woman could wander around for a day or two completely unaware of a man intently watching her every move. Come on! Women have a built-in radar for that sort of stuff. Even the ending was unsatisfying as well as unbelievable.
First of all the Last Lullaby was AWESOME! BRILLIANT, and TASTY! It was just what I wanted to see in a IFC type of film. To me it was like eating the best piece of cake ever...and as you tasted each layer it was better and better and you are left feeling fully satisfied. My ONE and ONLY complaint was....why did Sarah and Price not kiss!!! I could feel it and know that they wanted it! OK now you need to make a Lullaby two...I demand it! lol. Nevertheless, the lack of a kiss did not take away from the film, instead it gave it a love sick like suspense, which I personally love. I plan on getting the new release of the movie when it comes out.
I drove to Dallas for the festival. Lullaby was first movie I saw. Wow! I wish all the entries were that good! It kept me in my seat from beginning to end. A movie without a potty break in the middle is an unheard of thing for me. I particularly liked the pace of the movie. It is a bit slower and more quiet that the usual Hollywood fare. Sizemore did a great job of blowing life into Price. His emotion felt real to me. An introverted, socially awkward ex-hit man requires some subtlety. Sizemore nailed it. The ending kept coming back to me for days after the movie. The movie is, as a friend of mine says about truly interesting things, "a thing that make you say, hmm".
I loved the movie...very intense and full of action, yet with the true feel of the characters life story. The cinematography is great. The beauty of the outdoors was brought to life.Director Jeffrey Goodman did an excellent job of not being graphic with the story line. The entire movie kept you waiting for the next "thriller". I don't think Mr. Goodman could have done a better job in bringing this short story into a full film for the public to enjoy.Editor Phillip Harrison did a superb job in the editing of the close up shots of Price and Sarah learning each other and working to bring each of their lives into play..and to decide how the "situation" would be revealed. This is a very effective and hard hitting thriller right down to the director and stars.