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Set in the near future, unchecked and rampant climate change has caused temperatures and sea levels to rise catastrophically. Only two large continents remain, and billions die during the mass migration to these higher lands. Surrounded by an endless ocean thousands of miles from home, a skeleton crew of soldiers (Bosworth, Kretschmann, Laviscount, and McCann) stand as the last bastion, defending their homeland from an invasion by an enemy they have never seen, monitoring for signs of attack and prepared to sacrifice themselves for the cause. Their tour of duty ended 3 months ago with no relief in sight. Alone and uncertain as to what fate awaits them, the simmering tension amongst the crew escalates when a mysterious boat drifts into range -- is it the help they have been waiting for, or something far more sinister?
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Noel Murray Los Angeles Times 03/25/2023
“Last Sentinel” is more geared toward delivering a message about humanity’s bent toward paranoia and self-destruction than in producing any tension or thrills. It’s a very heavy film — really too heavy to move. Go to Full Review
M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut 06/08/2023
2.5/5
The Last Sentinel squanders its gripping storytelling for a spineless finale. Go to Full Review
Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall 05/02/2023
3/5
The simple premise is elevated by strong filmmaking and an engaging cast, while an understated, often enigmatic storytelling approach keeps us intrigued even if concrete details are naggingly elusive. Go to Full Review
Niall Browne Movies in Focus 04/29/2023
1/5
In a world filled with a never-ending stream of films and TV shows, you should do yourself a favour and decide to watch something (anything) other than Last Sentinel. Go to Full Review
Carla Hay Culture Mix 04/08/2023
Last Sentinel is a dreary slog of a movie about four quarreling military people stranded on an outpost in the ocean. This lackluster drama has a thin plot that gets dragged out and tangled up in a lot of nonsense. Go to Full Review
Jeffrey M. Anderson Common Sense Media 04/07/2023
3/5
Small in budget but large in ambition, this futuristic, single-space thriller has a few bugs, but it also has interesting characters, a few intriguing twists, and a great setting. Go to Full Review
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Arleigh B @Arleigh Jan 19 The outpost itself is really the fifth character, rusting, hulking, cold, empty, and always wet. It’s well done. But the story dragged on and on, and even a wonderful set couldn’t make up for it. And while it’s sometimes fun to ignore realism in a film and just go along for the ride, I kept ruminating on a couple of key technical items: first, where did all the extra water come from to flood the earth THAT badly? And second, if almost all the land is gone, so is almost all the vegetation. So where is the breathable air coming from? Well acted, excellent set pieces, tedious pacing. See more William H @William46 Jan 7 Rather slow in parts, but still enjoyable. See more Michael 'Hank' W Nov 28 Couldn't last past the 1st hour. Tedious plot, long drawn out scenes, not even worth a meh See more D H @Gotham Oct 18 A slow burn pile of rubbish that starts out, trips over itself and falls face first into the mud barely making it from the start line. See more Zito’s S Aug 23 Don't waste your time on this movie. You'll get more frustrated of all the plot holes. See more Steven C @Steven31 Jun 18 Could be better. Great setting but really confusing. What are the motives of all those ppl? Only the main character is clear. Spoiler: So many plot hole. Why communication did not work? Why the ship follow the beacon? The sergeant is strict to follow the rule but broke many rules. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Set in the near future, unchecked and rampant climate change has caused temperatures and sea levels to rise catastrophically. Only two large continents remain, and billions die during the mass migration to these higher lands. Surrounded by an endless ocean thousands of miles from home, a skeleton crew of soldiers (Bosworth, Kretschmann, Laviscount, and McCann) stand as the last bastion, defending their homeland from an invasion by an enemy they have never seen, monitoring for signs of attack and prepared to sacrifice themselves for the cause. Their tour of duty ended 3 months ago with no relief in sight. Alone and uncertain as to what fate awaits them, the simmering tension amongst the crew escalates when a mysterious boat drifts into range -- is it the help they have been waiting for, or something far more sinister?
Director
Tanel Toom
Producer
Ben Pullen, Ivo Felt, Jörg Bundschuh, Pippa Cross, Matthew James Wilkinson
Screenwriter
Malachi Smyth
Distributor
Vertical Entertainment
Production Co
Stigma Films, Kick Film, BR / Arte, Sentinel Entertainment, Head Gear Films, Tallifornia, Allfilm, Altitude Film Entertainment, CrossDay Productions Ltd.
Genre
Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 24, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 24, 2023
Runtime
1h 57m
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