Last Rites

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Last Rites

R

Released Nov 18, 1988

1h 43m

Action

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After witnessing her lover being murdered by his jealous wife, Angela (Daphne Zuniga) seeks refuge in a church where she encounters a young priest named Michael (Tom Berenger), who gives her sanctuary. But the killing was not a simple act of passion, as the victim had ties to organized crime, and, surprisingly, so does Michael, whose father is a powerful don. When the priest finds himself falling in love with Angela, his religious vows and family ties are both severely tested.

Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

This is it -- located at last and with only six weeks to spare -- the worst film of 1988.

Rated: 0/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

An idiotic thriller that becomes increasingly preposterous as it goes.

Rated: 1/5

Jul 28, 2005

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Michael A

What on earth is Tom Berenger doing in this movie? He's a good actor though you wouldn't know it if this were your only impression. Such a horribly directed movie, good luck in watching it.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/24/24

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Audience Member

It's one of those so bad but laughable movies, The odious all around acting, mixed with the awful writing. A perfect addition for a future episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/19/23

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Donald Bellisario has been busy cranking out dull TV product for decades (the sleep-inducing "NCIS" series, etc.) Here, he tosses out, thankfully!, his only movie project ever. Let's all kiss the ground for that at least, okay! This is hilariously awful! It is packed with tons of bad New York stereotypes. It inexplicably features an Irish dude (Berenger) badly trying to pass for Italian. And, worst of all? The impossibly stick-thin Daphne Zuniga is playing Mexican? Really?! Man, this is bad, BAD, B-A-D! And, the "twists" at the end will leave you shaking your head and desperately trying not to laugh. But, you will laugh, and you will laugh hysterically! (did I mention this movie wasn't good?)

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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I like Tom Berenger and I like Daphne Zuniga, but this story about a priest helping to hide witness to a mob hit, and then falling in love with her, was just dumb and boring. Paul Dooley has a bit part, so that's always good and gave the film an extra half a star for me.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Audience Member

Lame film with barely any imagination other than the fact that it is very laughable and cheap. Lets see, Tom Berenger plays a priest that has ties to the mob and meets a young girl on the run from a cheated woman. This woman fired two shots at her husband, one to castrate and the other to kill him while he was in "prime". They head down to Mexico, and guess what, the priest falling in love with this lady. Must not judge! I only caught the last quarter of the film and was not impressed. I will give this film another chance if it appears on TV.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Tom Berenger playing an Italian isn't nearly as prepsoterous as the incredibly untalented Daphne Zuniga playing a mexican woman on the run from the mob. The movie is okay but it has a level of cheese to it that's difficult to ignore. Easily forgettable.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Synopsis

After witnessing her lover being murdered by his jealous wife, Angela (Daphne Zuniga) seeks refuge in a church where she encounters a young priest named Michael (Tom Berenger), who gives her sanctuary. But the killing was not a simple act of passion, as the victim had ties to organized crime, and, surprisingly, so does Michael, whose father is a powerful don. When the priest finds himself falling in love with Angela, his religious vows and family ties are both severely tested.

Director: Donald P. Bellisario
Producer: Donald P. Bellisario, Patrick McCormick
Screenwriter: Donald P. Bellisario
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Rating: R
Genre: Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 18, 1988, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 29, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $292.3K
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: Surround

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