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  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Striped Entertainment
  • 1 h 30 m
  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Striped Entertainment
  • 1 h 30 m

Summary After being paralyzed, Dan (Michael Izquierdo) retreated to a family cabin in upstate New York. On the last day of August, his closest friends arrive unannounced to confront him about his recent reclusive and self-destructive behavior. Wanting to support him, yet skeptical of his psychological health, they attempt the tight-rope walk of ...

Directed By: Craig DiFolco

Written By: Sara Rempe, Craig DiFolco

  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Striped Entertainment
  • 1 h 30 m
  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • Striped Entertainment
  • 1 h 30 m

The Last Day of August

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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Summary After being paralyzed, Dan (Michael Izquierdo) retreated to a family cabin in upstate New York. On the last day of August, his closest friends arrive unannounced to confront him about his recent reclusive and self-destructive behavior. Wanting to support him, yet skeptical of his psychological health, they attempt the tight-rope walk of ...

Directed By: Craig DiFolco

Written By: Sara Rempe, Craig DiFolco

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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25% Positive
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50% Mixed
2 Reviews
25% Negative
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Mixed or Average Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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50% Mixed
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70
Oct 3, 2013
The film benefits from nice performances and nice work by Mr. DiFolco (making his directorial debut), even if the ending is not as psychologically complex as earlier scenes lead us to hope.
By Anita Gates FULL REVIEW
50
Oct 29, 2013
Decently crafted but with not quite enough up its narrative sleeve to make a memorable impact, writer-director Craig DiFolco’s debut feature leaves one waiting for explosive revelations that never arrive.
By Dennis Harvey FULL REVIEW
40
Oct 29, 2013
This static, talky effort ultimately doesn’t justify its feature-length running time despite some strong performances and the occasional moving moment.
By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW
20
Oct 1, 2013
The film's delivery system sets itself up for failure.
By Zachary Wigon FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Sunnyside Films, Topiary Productions
Release Date Oct 4, 2013
Duration 1 h 30 m
Rating Not Rated
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Website https://www.facebook.com/thelastdayofaugust
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Awards

Best Actors Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
New Jersey International Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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