Plot Summary:
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland where humanity has lost the ability to speak, a lone survivor wanders through ruins fighting for resources and human connection against brutal scavengers.
Director: Luc Besson
Producers: Luc Besson, Pierre Jolivet, Constantin Alexandrov
Screenplay: Luc Besson, Pierre Jolivet
Starring:
Pierre Jolivet as The Man
Jean Bouise as The Doctor
Jean Reno as The Brute
Fritz Wepper as The Captain
Christiane KrΓΌger as The Captain's Concubine
Music: Γric Serra
Cinematography: Carlo Varini
Editing: Sophie Schmit
Director: Luc Besson
Producers: Luc Besson, Pierre Jolivet, Constantin Alexandrov
Screenplay: Luc Besson, Pierre Jolivet
Starring:
Pierre Jolivet as The Man
Jean Bouise as The Doctor
Jean Reno as The Brute
Fritz Wepper as The Captain
Christiane KrΓΌger as The Captain's Concubine
Music: Γric Serra
Cinematography: Carlo Varini
Editing: Sophie Schmit
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Freddy's Back!
More than a year has passed since I last updated this blog, but now it's time for a grand comeback! My passion for movies and this old school blog can never die, no matter how many woke and bad movies Netflix and other streaming platforms throw our way. To kick things off, I’ve decided to go big and review the entire filmography of Luc Besson, to find out which of his movies is my favorite. I’m starting in chronological order and skipping the first short movie, so first up is "Le Dernier Combat," known in English as "The Last Battle."
A French Mad Max? Not Quite!
I'm always up for a good post-apocalyptic movie, one of my favorite genres. So, are we looking at the French Mad Max here? Not quite, but very interesting nevertheless! We follow a lone survivor who's building a plane in what appears to be a devastated office building. The world is now a vast desert, and everyone seems to have lost their ability to talk, which brings great pain to our main character. Initially, the movie starts a bit slow, and I feared my mind would wander, despite the beautiful and stylish shots. But I was wrong! Once our hero reaches a devastated city and the brute and doctor characters are introduced, the movie picked up and became very entertaining and intriguing. The story is simple and leaves much to the imagination, which I enjoyed. I kept wondering what had happened to the world. Nothing is explained in detail, but that's part of the charm.
Intriguing Characters and Mysterious Plot
If you're worried about it being a French movie and having to turn on subtitles, don’t be. There's only two words spoken throughout the entire movie. Plus, the movie had me giggling at times, thanks to the talented actors and their expressive gestures and faces. Now, for the big turn-off: the music. The synth, saxophone, and bass-ridden score could be enjoyable in some scenes, but overall, it just sounded weird and out of place. Despite this, I enjoyed the movie for its characters and the intriguing mysteries that unfold. It left me wondering about many things and probably holds more answers upon a rewatch. Why was that woman trapped in the hospital? What’s with the fingers and the mob? Why did everyone lose their voice? It was a surprisingly nice experience in black and white, and I'm hopeful for a good time with the next Luc Besson films. Stay tuned!
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