The Last Kiss (2006)reviewed by Benn "Where's the Humanity?" Farrell
"The Last Kiss" chronicles what happens in relationships when people make bad choices cause they think it'll be their last choice. Michael, played by Zach Braff (Garden State), is doubting his relationship with pregnant girlfriend Jenna, so he allows himself to be tempted by a young college girl named Kim. Chris, played by Casey Affleck (Ocean's 11), debates leaving his wife, since having a baby doll with her. And Anna, played by Blythe Danner (Meet the Fockers), leaves her listless husband, played by Tom Wilkinson (In the Bedroom), after 30 years of marriage. I can maybe compare this picture to "Friends with Money," except FWM was engaging, while this was not entirely. It ended pretty well, but the road to what became Act 3 was tough to sink into. Jacinda Barrett (Poseidon) was the best performance of the movie as Jenna. Her character had plenty going on, and she handled it with class and forethought of her choices. Wilkinson and Danner were awesome across from each other. Story-wise, my only problem is, would an adorable college girl chase THAT HARD after a nerdy, lanky dude like Zach Braff's character? I want to say 'no.' The picture feels like an episode of a life drama on television rather than a decent motion picture; like the pilot of a new fall series. Overall, there's not many problems with the movie except the lack of plot. There are several small storylines to sustain its audience, but it's difficult to find a definitive character to cheer for within its material. I definitely think you could wait until DVD on this one. Benn - Where's the Humanity?
I'm starting to get a little burnt on this slice-of-life, all character, no plot type of picture. I think films like this one are just not as engaging in the long run.