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  • 2001
  • R
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 51 m
  • 2001
  • R
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 51 m

Summary Bill wakes one morning to find himself imprisoned, his limbs numb, and his memory gone. In and out of sleep, he searches his dreams for scraps of truth as to where he is and what century he's in. With a blistering performance by Denis Leary, Final explores the boundary of memory and madness. (Cowboy Pictures)

Directed By: Campbell Scott

Written By: Bruce McIntosh

  • 2001
  • R
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 51 m
  • 2001
  • R
  • Lionsgate Films
  • 1 h 51 m

Final

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Summary Bill wakes one morning to find himself imprisoned, his limbs numb, and his memory gone. In and out of sleep, he searches his dreams for scraps of truth as to where he is and what century he's in. With a blistering performance by Denis Leary, Final explores the boundary of memory and madness. (Cowboy Pictures)

Directed By: Campbell Scott

Written By: Bruce McIntosh

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Mixed or Average Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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27% Positive
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Mixed or Average Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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On the strength of such skillful pacing, and the pair's beautifully modulated performances (Leary's never been so warm or vulnerable), the film builds almost imperceptibly to a climax that's as moving as it is startling.
By Hazel-Dawn Dumpert FULL REVIEW
63
You might be tempted to walk out. Don't.
By V.A. Musetto FULL REVIEW
60
The film's acting is superb. Best known as a gritty wiseass, Denis Leary creates a fine dramatic performance.
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Less than terrific technically; focus and sound levels waver. Luckily, these flaws are not inconsistent with the film's raw, unvarnished tone and they do not diminish the effect of Leary's performance or that of Davis.
By Kevin Thomas FULL REVIEW
50
Actor-turned-director Campbell Scott handles this enigmatic science fiction mystery with such gloomy restraint that it barely moves. That said, it never panders to audience expectations and is exceptionally well acted. Bill Tyler.
By Ken Fox FULL REVIEW
30
A story that splits at the seams with plot holes and bloat.
By Jessica Winter FULL REVIEW
25
The film is like watching a very bad play as presented by a very bad director.
By Mick LaSalle FULL REVIEW

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Production Company InDigEnt (Independent Digital Entertainment), Independent Film Channel (IFC), Spare Room Productions
Release Date Dec 7, 2001
Duration 1 h 51 m
Rating R
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