The Last Full Measure

Name: The Last Full Measure
Genre: Drama, War
Released: January 24, 2020
Duration: 116 min
Rating: 51
Cast: Alison Sudol, Amy Madigan, Asher Miles Fallica, Bradley Whitford, Christopher Plummer

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Roadside Attractions | Release Date: January 24, 2020 | Not Rated

Starring: Alison Sudol, Amy Madigan, Asher Miles Fallica, Bradley Whitford, Christopher Plummer, Diane Ladd, Ed Harris, Eoin O'Brien, Jeremy Irvine, John Savage, Linus Roache, LisaGay Hamilton, Michael Imperioli, Peter Fonda, Samuel L. Jackson, Sebastian Stan, Ser'Darius William Blain, William Hurt, Zach Roerig

Summary: The Last Full Measure tells the true story of Vietnam War hero William H. Pitsenbarger (Jeremy Irvine), a U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen (also known as a PJ) medic who personally saved over sixty men. During a rescue mission on April 11, 1966, he was offered the chance to escape on the last helicopter out of a combat zone heavily under fire,The Last Full Measure tells the true story of Vietnam War hero William H. Pitsenbarger (Jeremy Irvine), a U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen (also known as a PJ) medic who personally saved over sixty men. During a rescue mission on April 11, 1966, he was offered the chance to escape on the last helicopter out of a combat zone heavily under fire, but he stayed behind to save and defend the lives of his fellow soldiers of the U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division, before making the ultimate sacrifice in the bloodiest battle of the war. Thirty-two years later, respected Pentagon staffer Scott Huffman (Sebastien Stan) on a career fast-track is tasked with investigating a Congressional Medal of Honor request for Pitsenbarger made by his best friend and PJ partner on the mission (William Hurt) and his parents (Christopher Plummer & Diane Ladd). Huffman seeks out the testimony of Army veterans who witnessed Pitsenbarger’s extraordinary valor, including Takoda (Samuel L. Jackson), Burr (Peter Fonda) and Mott (Ed Harris). But as Huffman learns more about Pitsenbarger’s courageous acts, he uncovers a high-level conspiracy behind the decades-long denial of the medal, prompting him to put his own career on the line to seek justice for the fallen airman.… Expand

Director: Todd Robinson

Genre(s): Drama, War

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 116 min

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Richard Roeper

Jan 23, 2020

There’s hardly a moment in this film that doesn’t feature at least one great actor in top form. Read full review

The Film Stage Jared Mobarak

Jan 24, 2020

There are no sides when it comes to appreciating soldiers like William Pitsenbarger—only awe. Rather than epitomize a great military man, he exemplifies what it is to be a great human being. That’s why his story can change the priorities of a man like Huffman and why those he barely knew can dedicate their lives to his honor. Read full review

Aparita Bhandari

Jan 24, 2020

The stellar cast manages to dignify some of it. And it’s the grizzled war veterans’ experiences that stay with you afterwards, the personal demons they keep on fighting. Read full review

Nick Schager

Jan 22, 2020

No amount of marquee talent, however, can fully compensate for the inert melodrama peddled by this inspired-by-true-events film Read full review

Mike D'Angelo

Jan 23, 2020

Hagiography doesn’t magically becomes less tedious simply because its subject made the ultimate sacrifice for his country, however, and this stolid, mournful drama does little more than solicit the viewer’s respect and admiration for Pitsenbarger, whose entire life gets reduced to a single act of uncomplicated nobility. Read full review

IndieWire David Ehrlich

Jan 22, 2020

This cut-rate military drama makes an admirable attempt to bridge the gap between the Vietnam War and the veterans it cut loose, but there’s no hope of reconciling the two in a film where each scene feels hopelessly disconnected from the ones that came before it, and every character feels cobbled together from the stiffest clichés that other war movies left for dead on the battlefield. Read full review

Derek Smith

Jan 20, 2020

The film largely evades any perspectives that might question the institutions that put our soldiers in harm’s way. Read full review

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stuckwithnoname

May 5, 2020

Amazingly gripping true story that deserves kudos for the actor portrayals of real life.

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holliweste

May 24, 2021

I LOVE THIS MOVIE, IT IS SO WORTH THE WATCH, DEFINITELY A 10/10, THE ACTING AND VISUALS ARE INCREDIBLE!

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yosemite

Jan 28, 2020

The critics gave it a 52 rating. What a joke. I have seen Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Irishman and 1917. They are all good. This film is better !
Based on a true story, the movie is well directed and the acting is excellent. William Hurt , Christopher Plummer , Samuel Jackson , PeterThe critics gave it a 52 rating. What a joke. I have seen Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, The Irishman and 1917. They are all good. This film is better !
Based on a true story, the movie is well directed and the acting is excellent. William Hurt , Christopher Plummer , Samuel Jackson , Peter Fonda and Ed Harris have all starred in films , some 20-25 years ago and they all turned in wonderful performances in their roles . Its sad at times and at other times , poignant . Don't spend on reviews by movie critics. Read the audience reviews. This is a must see movie… Expand

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mwarner361

Apr 28, 2020

I thought this was a great movie the only issue I have is that the MOH can only be awarded by POTUS other than that I thought it was fantastic

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TVJerry

Jan 31, 2020

A Pentagon staffer (Sebastien Stan) is assigned to investigate why a medic was denied the Medal of Honor after he gave his life to rescue numerous men in a bloody attack during the Vietnam War. Of course, he resents the task until he predictably begins to relate to the surviving vets and theA Pentagon staffer (Sebastien Stan) is assigned to investigate why a medic was denied the Medal of Honor after he gave his life to rescue numerous men in a bloody attack during the Vietnam War. Of course, he resents the task until he predictably begins to relate to the surviving vets and the power of their stories. And that's where the movie shines: there's an assemblage of accomplished actors (William Hurt, Christopher Plummer, Diane Ladd, Samuel L. Jackson, Peter Fonda & Ed Harris) to handle the dramatic monologues that form the background for this film. Their stories also flash back to the crucial battle. While this true event is noble, the film's attempt at dramatic power is rendered almost bland by the stolid pacing, uninspired writing and intense earnestness. Only in the final scenes does any true emotion surface. NOTE: Interviews with the actual vets roll over the credits.… Expand

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CarlElmore

Nov 22, 2022

Its heart is in the right place but the film is too long and too boring. Don't remember a lot about this.

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UncleWillard

Aug 25, 2020

Despite the overt melodrama, the messy plot, and the phony hearts and minds **** thia movies worst crime is crippling boredom. Instill don't know what the big cover-up/secret is. The Senator being the CO and ordering the men into a meat grinder? That story has been done to death and better.Despite the overt melodrama, the messy plot, and the phony hearts and minds **** thia movies worst crime is crippling boredom. Instill don't know what the big cover-up/secret is. The Senator being the CO and ordering the men into a meat grinder? That story has been done to death and better. This piece of crap just made me angry.… Expand

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