Too Late

Name: Too Late
Genre: Drama
Released: March 18, 2016
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 54

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Vanishing Angle | Release Date: March 18, 2016 | Not Rated

Summary: Private investigator Mel Sampson (John Hawkes) is tasked with tracking down the whereabouts of a missing woman from his past.

Director: Dennis Hauck

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 107 min

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Ken Jaworowski

Mar 31, 2016

Mr. Hauck’s affection is apparent in every frame, yet outside of an occasionally clunky line or show-offy moment (O.K., sometimes it’s more occasional than just occasionally), he rarely allows it to alter his aim. That aim is to make a modern noir. That aim is true. Read full review

Michael Nordine

Mar 30, 2016

Like the hardboiled detectives of yore, Too Late ultimately gets the job done — even if it's in its own off-the-books way. Read full review

Gary Goldstein

Mar 18, 2016

Hauck, with a strong assist from Bill Fernandez's clever, well-modulated Techniscope lensing, impressively choreographs the movie's continuous takes with a nice balance of intimacy and breadth. Hauck's a talent to watch. Read full review

Sheri Linden

Mar 17, 2016

With its overt nods to movies, nonlinear structure and purple-tinged dialogue, the self-conscious artifice of Hauck’s first feature can be suffocating. This narrative puzzle should be more fun than it is. Read full review

Robert Abele

Mar 17, 2016

Filmed in five long 35mm takes, this murder mystery features a fair amount of cinematic virtuosity, but it’s too self-conscious and uneven to be entirely successful. Read full review

Sara Stewart

Mar 31, 2016

Too Late is a good-looking gimmick of a movie, one that will only be shown in theaters on 35mm film. Old-school advocate Quentin Tarantino would be proud — as he should be, since this noir starring John Hawkes feels like a big old valentine to him. Read full review

The Playlist Charlie Schmidlin

Mar 16, 2016

As exampled in “Martha Marcy May Marlene,” any chance to hear Hawkes perform solo on guitar is time well spent. It’s time well needed, too, as it provides a moment of reflection to remember why we came — Hawkes — and wonder how he found himself in such a confounding misfire. Read full review

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shawneeshawn

May 18, 2016

Okay, the film isn't perfect. The acting in the first long shot leaves a bit to be desired. But once you settle in to the clever filmmaking, and with it are distracted to what become sudden, intense twists, the film has played out in an immensely enjoyable way. That is why it gets a 10. ItOkay, the film isn't perfect. The acting in the first long shot leaves a bit to be desired. But once you settle in to the clever filmmaking, and with it are distracted to what become sudden, intense twists, the film has played out in an immensely enjoyable way. That is why it gets a 10. It isn't just for film nerds who love the long shots (which I do), but there are some characters that you love to watch and a really cool, but low key at times and high anxiety at others. Go see this. Don't worry about its middling rating. It is awesome. Though maybe more of a "guys movie" than a film for all.… Expand

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The3AcademySins

Jun 7, 2016

While far from a perfect movie, there are enough fresh ideas in the script and clever cinematography that make Too Late a very entertaining mystery film. On the acting side, John Hawke's performance carries the film, and his vulnerability mixed with a desire to protect others make hisWhile far from a perfect movie, there are enough fresh ideas in the script and clever cinematography that make Too Late a very entertaining mystery film. On the acting side, John Hawke's performance carries the film, and his vulnerability mixed with a desire to protect others make his character a truly remarkable protagonist. I had a ton of fun watching this movie, and if you get a chance to see it in 35mm, absolutely do it.… Expand

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geewah

Jan 5, 2021

A tad uneven in places, this movie gets by on the performance of Hawke as well as some clever cinematography.

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DawdlingPoet

Jul 30, 2022

This is a sad and sometimes relatively gritty film - the plot was annoyingly slow and it didn't feel like it had any real direction at times but it does pick up a bit, a while later. I wasn't convinced it was worth watching for a while but the acting by one or two characters made me stickThis is a sad and sometimes relatively gritty film - the plot was annoyingly slow and it didn't feel like it had any real direction at times but it does pick up a bit, a while later. I wasn't convinced it was worth watching for a while but the acting by one or two characters made me stick with it for the most part. This isn't by any means a memorable film and the story is far from original, it isn't a film I'd recommend but it's not quite especially awful, just, also, it's certainly not good. No, don't bother with this one.… Expand

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