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Last Performance
2006·Movie
·1h 27min·
Last Performance fingerprint
Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.
Energy
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
- Tension7
- Violence6
- Scare5
Heart
Melancholic and moving
- Melancholy8
- Pathos7
- Catharsis6
Humor
Some dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Dark Humor5
- Wit & Wordplay3
- Cringe Humor3
World
The mind, show business, and everyday modern life
- Dialogue Centrality8
- World Immersion7
- Ambiguity7
Craft
Standout characters and performances
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
- Character Depth9
- Acting8
- Complexity8
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Music Composition7
- Visual Stylization7
Energy
MediumTense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Last Performance is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
All energy traits
- Tension7Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Violence6Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare5Frightening moments and scares.
- Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Fast Pace4Quick tempo and momentum.
- Spectacle4Scale and set-piece grandeur.
Related traits
- Bleakness9Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn8Gradual build with payoff.
- Grotesque7Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Uncanny6Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
Heart
LowMelancholic and moving
Emotionally, it's melancholic and moving.
All heart traits
- Melancholy8Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Pathos7Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis6Emotional release and payoff.
- Family Dynamics6Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance4Love stories and emotional connections.
- Nostalgia3Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Coming of Age3Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Wholesome2Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Hopefulness2Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Related traits
- Bleakness9Grim, stark outlooks.
- Character Depth9Rich, complex characterization.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
LowSome dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some dark humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor5Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Cringe Humor3Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Satire & Parody3Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Physical Comedy1Slapstick and visual gags.
Related traits
- Eccentricity7Oddball tone and quirks.
- Camp & Irony6Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Pastiche6Playful imitation of styles.
World
MediumThe mind, show business, and everyday modern life
Its world is built around the mind, show business, and everyday modern life. It leaves some questions open.
All world traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Ambiguity7Open-endedness and uncertainty.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
Related traits
- Psychological9Inner worlds and mind games.
- Showbiz8Entertainment industry and performance.
- Contemporary Realism7Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Social Commentary7Perspectives on society and norms.
- Crime6Heists, investigation, and underworld.
- Mystery5Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
Craft
HighStandout characters and performances
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The characters and performances stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
All craft traits
- Character Depth9Rich, complex characterization.
- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
- Complexity8Layered plots and ideas.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality7Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Non-linear Narrative5Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative4Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Slow Burn8Gradual build with payoff.
- Novelty6Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical6Ideas about life and existence.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality7Songs central to storytelling.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality8Stories driven by conversation.
- Psychedelic7Mind-bending, trippy visuals.
- Grotesque7Macabre, distorted imagery.
- Camp & Irony6Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Pastiche6Playful imitation of styles.
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Last Performance, the fifth feature film from award-winning European director Edwin Brienen, is set in the tumultuous New York theater world. Julia, a European actress who relocated to New York to try and make the big time, stars in an avant-garde theatre play, directed by the eccentric Magda. Inspired by obsessive philosophers such as Nietzsche, Schopenhauer and LaVey - "Forget the weak, the virtuous ones and the compassionate ones" - Magda explores the dark side of life. Julia's co-star, herein, is Cooper who has an abusive relationship with the sexually frustrated Tom. Tom, unable to accept his homosexuality, in turn exploits Julia for his own sexual adventures. Cooper, enraged by jealousy, sets out for revenge and his actions, herein, trigger an inexorable wave of disintegration and misery. Soon, fact and fiction become indistinguishable as Julia too becomes the author of her own demise.
Psychological DramaTheater WorldDark and TwistedAvant-GardeIntense PerformancesObsessive CharactersMoral DecayBleak and UnsettlingEuropean Cinema
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Is Last Performance worth watching?
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GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Last Performance rated?
NuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery
Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.
How long is Last Performance?
1 h 27 min
Last Performance runs 1 h 27 min.
What language is Last Performance in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States, Germany, Netherlands.