Numerootno
A story that's too fascinating to pass by...
Clarissa Mora
The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.
Nayan Gough
A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.
zainfazal3000
This film was on CTV the other day so I decided to watch it figuring there was nothing else decent on TV at the time and my internet was down.The film had potential it really did. The acting was decent, You really felt sympathy for the mother who had been fired from her job and was trying to look after her handicapped son all while about to fight a bitter custody battle over him with her ex husband. Throughout the film as more things go wrong for her she becomes more aggressive and violent in her behavior until she has a complete meltdown near the end of the film which causes a huge car accident involving the other character a business woman with an unemployed husband and 2 kids struggling to make ends meet.The were several problems I had with this film. For one, there are a couple of instances that I didn't find all the plausible. For one if Diana was armed with gun why didn't she pull it out when the the beth first confronted her and start destroying her vehicle? The very sight of the gun would have been enough to get her to stop. Why did she wait until after the car accident already happened? Beth's car breaks down and Diana speeds off after the incident, yet she is able to get her car to start again and catch up to her? Not likely. The child doesn't seem all the broken up after hearing that his mother has just died.The other problem I had was just the shear abruptness of how the film ended. The conclusion was less than satisfying. It was as if the writers literally ran out of ideas and just had the film end with Beth dying and her child living happily ever after with his father and stepmother they drive off into the sunset as if nothing happened. The father even has a smile on his face. I would think he would at least be more saddened by the fact that the mother of his child is dead. Diana loses her leg, but really I felt no such visceral reaction to that. It was a numbing experience. This film could have been so much more if they had more competent writers but hey what do you expect from a TV movie.
ForVirg
As other reviewers have mentioned, this movie moves along in a way that keeps you not only riveted and unaware of the passing of time, but also should leave you feeling the angst of the main characters.I used to live in L.A., so this movie really hit home with me. The combination of excellent acting and well-written--and well-directed--script, makes it too easy to become steeped in the emotions of both women.Having lived in their world, my deep empathy and understanding of the horrific day each woman is having was palpable, and created a need for some decompression time after watching. "There but for the grace of God goes me" is written all over this film. Especially if you've lived and worked in a city like L.A. After recovering from watching it, I felt a new-found gratitude that I got out of Southern California's every man (woman) for himself lifestyle--ironically the same year this movie was released.This film is grist for self-reflection and thought about the pace of modern life in a city. It should be seen by all who get wrapped up in the daily stress and pressure from such a life, as a reminder of what is truly important in life. But also as a reminder that someone else may be having a day where their life is truly crumbling, so pause for a moment before lashing out!
guilfisher-1
This is a must see film all about road rage and the causes and sometimes dire results. We read about these in the papers but this movie really spells it out. Much more suspenseful than CRASH. The two ladies in the leading roles couldn't have been better choices. Both Kathleen Robertson and Andrea Roth are spellbinding. They are superb and yet only play the final scene together and that is brief. Rounding out an excellent cast are Ben Bass as Robertson's hubby and Linden Ashby as the husband to Miss Roth.You find yourself deeply involved with their personal and professional lives. And you care for both of them. The entire movie keeps you in your seat until it ultimately ends in the final crash scene. I was thoroughly taken with this. I also liked the young boy, Noah Bernett, who played the son to Robertson in a wheel chair.There's plenty of dramatic moments and even some comedic moments, Robertson chasing the delivery boy through the park. But mainly it's a lesson for all of us to learn about road rage. You must see this. Thanks also goes to the writing by Russ Cochrane and superb direction by John Fawcett. Bravo.
boyinflares
"Last Exit" is a fantastic little film that details the events of a day in the life of two very different women, whose days become inexplicably intertwined simply because of a little bit of road rage. Kathleen Robertson plays Beth Welland, a lovely young woman raising a son who is in a wheelchair, and dealing with the pressures of every day life. Andrea Roth is Diana Burke, a well-to-do woman with troubled teens and a distant husband, though she seems to be doing good for herself at work, until this fateful day.Kathleen Robertson proves that she is a fantastic actress with the complex Beth, such an amazing performance. Andrea Roth also gives a great performance. Supporting them are Linden Ashby as Diana's husband Scott, Ben Baas, giving an amazing performance as David the father of Beth's son, and Noah Bernett, who plays Beth's son."Last Exit" may be a TV movie, but it doesn't seem like it, far exceeding the usual formula of tele-movies, and featuring a great story-telling sequence, with the shocking climax being shown at the beginning - then flashing back, because the events that take place during these women's day are so interesting, you're compelled to watch.I think not only drivers (especially reckless ones) can benefit from watching "Last Exit", but almost everyone, for while driving is a major part of the film, the real-life issues and dilemmas the women face can be applied to almost anyones life. Well done to all involved.
