Last Call

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"Six lost souls collide at a desperate hour."
  • NR
  • 2002
  • 1 hr 47 min
  • 6.5  (959)

In the movie Last Call from 2002, Jeremy Irons plays F. Scott Fitzgerald in his final days in Hollywood. Neve Campbell plays Frances Kroll, his loyal secretary, and Sissy Spacek plays his wife, Zelda Fitzgerald. The film follows Fitzgerald as he struggles with alcoholism and the declining popularity of his writing career. He is haunted by memories of his past and the ghosts of his former loves. Despite his troubles, he is determined to complete a screenplay for a Hollywood producer (played by Jamie Kennedy) in order to make enough money to support himself and his wife.

Throughout the movie, Fitzgerald reflects on his life and his accomplishments. He remembers his youth and his rise to fame as a writer during the Jazz Age. He also thinks about his complex relationship with his wife, Zelda, who suffered from mental illness.

As the days go by, Fitzgerald's drinking becomes worse and his health deteriorates. He begins to have hallucinations and visions of his past loves. He is haunted by the memory of an affair he had with a young actress (played by Shannon Lawson) and the tragic death of another former love (played by Rachel Blanchard).

Despite his struggles, Fitzgerald is determined to finish his screenplay. With the help of Frances, he works tirelessly to complete the project even as his health declines. He is also visited by a young writer (played by Michael Goorjian) who looks up to him and seeks his advice on writing.

Throughout the movie, the viewer is given a glimpse into the life of one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. F. Scott Fitzgerald was a man plagued by personal demons, but he was also a genius whose work has endured for generations. The film portrays him as a complex and flawed individual, but also as a man of great talent and potential.

Last Call is a bittersweet and poignant portrayal of a literary legend at the end of his life. It is a story of love, loss, and the pursuit of creative greatness. Jeremy Irons gives a powerful performance as Fitzgerald, capturing both his brilliance and his vulnerability. Neve Campbell and Sissy Spacek are also excellent in their roles as Frances and Zelda, respectively.

Overall, Last Call is a moving and unforgettable film that will appeal to fans of F. Scott Fitzgerald's work, as well as anyone who appreciates a well-crafted and emotionally resonant story. It is a reminder that even the greatest of artists are human and subject to the same struggles and hardships as the rest of us.

Last Call is a 2002 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.5.

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  • Release Date
    2002
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 47 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.5  (959)
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