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Very disappointing...

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Captivating movie !

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

I was a bit apprehensive to watch this, even though Dennis Leary and Hope Davis are in this, both of whom are great actors. Also, I've never been a huge Hope Davis fan, she tends to play unsympathetic characters a little too well (Secret Lives of Dentist and About Schmidt) and the idea of Leary in a serious role puzzled me, but I gave it the benefit of the doubt, probably because it was Leary in a serious role, which is an intriguing idea. I took a gamble, despite the ultra-cheap look, and I am very happy that I did watch it.The ultra-low budget is exactly why this film is not for everyone, it is solely driven by dialogue. it is very clearly a low-budget film, chances are that either Davis and Leary did it without a paycheck or they spent their whole budget to get them. If that idea is off-putting to you, steer clear. Even though the budget is next to nothing, and you can tell, the script is beyond great and the acting is absolutely perfect, especially the interplay by Davis and Leary, which is the heart of the film. It is hard to talk about the film without giving anything away, so I will say nothing about the actual plot. Only that it develops slowly and is purely dialogue driven, much like a play, but it is not a stagey film. The film is almost a mystery, you just don't know where it is going to take it and it keeps you guessing. Yet, it is also very much a romance and on an intellectual level, sci-fi as well, but only in the most cerebral sense. There are no laser fights, outerspace/intergalactic travel, space ships, or aliens, and it reveals itself very slowly. There is very little action, most of everything happens in one room, though there are a number of "flashback" scenes which take place out of the room. I have seen low-budget films that were overly ambitious in their execution for their budget("Lo" or even "Ink" comes to mind), and suffer a bit for it, "Final" does not have those problems, in fact, were it to be hampered down with a bigger budget, I get the feeling it would have actually encumbered the production and possibly hurt the end result. The only downside is it makes it less likely to appeal to anyone who doesn't like offbeat films that are not at all mainstream, even though the story is as good as any well-made big budget film, the cheap look does not help it in the ratings department I am certain, I think that is probably the primary reason why it is not rated higher, and I think given this film cost a good deal more than "Primer", yet has a somewhat cheaper look, doesn't help it either. The acting, story, characters, and writing is all very well done, the quality of the look, which is a result of sloppy post production, does hurt this film, though the cinematography and sound is competent, and does it's job. The music is ver playful and a lot of fun, and certainly adds a lot to this movie, it is one of my favorite aspects of the film. It is easy to say that if you enjoyed movies such as "Primer" or "Ink" which do pretty well with their tiny budget, or you are just tired of films that have no story or substance, this is a movie that is well-worth a watch, if that is not you, please do us a favor and do not watch or rate this film.God Bless ~Amy

I am truly moved by this film, Final. THis is a superbly written piece of work, one that takes you gently into a place that is both beautiful and at once terrifying. The casting was dead on, the locations were perfect. The cinematography only added to the mystery and haunting beauty of this film. I think it was of deep personal meaning in its detailed introspective look into one mans life, that took me so far away from my own reality, I am in debt to its awareness of every little thing i remember and cherish in my own life, the final impact of love and denial. This is a movie that is so filled with power it cannot be seen without being touched. I strongly recommend this film to everyone, it is a film that you will never forget.

I rather liked it. Its spooky quality is maintained by you never knowing exactly what's going on. Is the patient really deluded or are his 'delusions' reality? I think they did a very good job of keeping the audience guessing and the performances were very believable. If I understand correctly the reason they're trying to get him to think it's 1999 is that he has to sign a consent form for his immune system to be used. They're trying to trick him into signing. It's suggested that there must be some sort of ethical or legal reason that they need a voluntary signature even if they have to deceive him. The ending is puzzling if you're looking for a coherent logic behind events. The ending suggests that nothing in the film is real...they're playing with our minds. This quality of never being sure of reality is one of the things I liked about the film. The 2 main actors are creating a reality between themselves--but the rest of the world is a bit tenuous. Of course there's a lot of people who won't like that at all.

I saw this movie twice, in a theater. I saw it the first time due to my fondness for both stars, and ended up loving it so much I went back 3 days later. There's not much sign of Leary's usual persona- he's excellent as a dazed & confused but maybe not all that delusional patient. I liked Hope Davis in it, too, but Leary was really the center, and the film keeps you guessing as to how accurate his memories are, and his paranoia. The end is so simple and yet one of the most emotionally powerful & devastating I've ever seen. It's a pity more people haven't seen this. It shows what you can do with a bare minimum of scenery/sets but also a great script with actors up to the task....