Last Night in Rozzie

Released Sep 17, 2021

1 hr. 20 min.

Drama

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A tale of self-reflection and the importance of facing trauma, LAST NIGHT IN ROZZIE is a testament to the importance of confronting your past. Ronnie Russo (Neil Brown Jr, STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON), a successful lawyer in New York, is summoned back to his old Boston neighborhood, Roslindale, by his childhood best friend Joey Donovan (Jeremy Sisto, SIX FEET UNDER). Now on his deathbed, Joey has only one request for Ronnie--help him reunite with his 10-year-old son. Sympathetic to Joey's situation, Ronnie works to get closer to Joey's estranged ex-wife Pattie (Nicky Whelan, KNIGHT OF CUPS) to fulfill his friend's dying wish. However, the more he learns about the man that Joey has become, the more he questions his mission. Returning to his hometown after 25 years, Ronnie is forced to reconcile his traumatic past rooted in the last night he and Joey spent together as kids, and the repercussions that followed.

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Great performances by the actors. Mostly well written. Ending was not perfect but it works.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/04/23

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This movie stayed with me for days. The acting was convincing and believable (including the kids.) Kudos to the writer and director. This was their first feature and they kept it very real and honest. I'm looking forward to seeing what they will do next.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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"Rozzie" is a character-driven story--gritty and dramatic, threaded with humor. As someone who grew up in a similar urban neighborhood, I recognize these people: the lifelong resident who's loyal to a fault but the victim of his own self-destruction. The one who "got out," but still bears scars. The devoted single mother who took her future in hand for the sake of her son. The acting is high-caliber: Jeremy Sisto (whom I first loved in "Six Feet Under"), as the damaged townie who won't go down easy. Neil Brown Jr. (whom I recognized from "Insecure"), as the high-functioning lawyer with his own hard secrets. And Nicky Whelan, previously unknown to me, but believable as the level-headed mom who sees through them both. There are some intense scenes—and a final reveal about that "last night in Rozzie," still triggering emotional repercussions years later—but ultimately it's a film about guilt and redemption, intergenerational trauma and breaking the cycle of harm. Give it a try—it's a remarkable feat produced on a small budget, the best of what independent filmmaking offers us. Oh—and don't look for a Boston accent: the filmmakers (wisely) seem to understand that there's nothing worse than the many bad ones out there.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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At some point we all have to reconcile with events of our past. But what if those events are irreconcilable? Last Night In Rozzie presents such a situation. The premise seems straight forward: Ronnie, a successful lawyer in NYC, has been summoned to Boston by Joey, his best friend from childhood. Joey is on his deathbed and makes what appears to be a simple request: for Ronnie to arrange for Joey's estranged 10 year old son to visit him before Joey dies. However some things tied to events of the past are not that simple. And Ronnie ends up making huge sacrifices in an attempt to complete this task. But what he really accomplishes is so much more than what we are initially led to believe. Last Night In Rozzie is one of those great films that keeps you thinking long after the movie is over. This is because of its kaleidoscope effect: every time you revisit it, you have a different view. And each view becomes more meaningful and deeper. I dare not say more without revealing too much of the film. But I highly recommend it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Powerful movie with well timed themes of addiction and mental health impacting relationships and the power of healing. It's a well written, emotionally charged story with great acting. Definitely worth a watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Loved it. Great film!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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Sean Gannet

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Neil Brown Jr.

Ronnie Russo

Nicky Whelan

Pattie Barry

Jeremy Sisto

Joey Donovan

Kevin Chapman

Jim Donovan

Paris Scott

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Mark Feeney

Boston Globe

It gets a bit overwrought as certain personal histories are explained.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 24, 2021

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Matt Ward

Cinematic Considerations

...may not have the star power of large scale adult melodramas, but its independent spirit, universal story and Sisto's remarkable performance might be the right find for cinephiles...

Sep 24, 2021

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Nathaniel Muir

AIPT

A well written story that makes some odd choices but is an overall enjoyable watch.

Sep 17, 2021

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

Connects as something similar to a detective story, portioning out pieces of personal history to give the tale a decent level of dramatic escalation without the satisfaction of a great ending.

Rated: B

Sep 15, 2021

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Roger Moore

Movie Nation

Slack pacing and generally flat performances rob "Last Night" of any urgency and lower the stakes.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 14, 2021

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James Verniere

Boston Herald

Gannet, who also helmed a short version of Last Night in Rozzie, makes some odd choices. But he is great with the cast, and they repay him with fine work.

Rated: B+

Jul 12, 2021

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Synopsis

A tale of self-reflection and the importance of facing trauma, LAST NIGHT IN ROZZIE is a testament to the importance of confronting your past. Ronnie Russo (Neil Brown Jr, STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON), a successful lawyer in New York, is summoned back to his old Boston neighborhood, Roslindale, by his childhood best friend Joey Donovan (Jeremy Sisto, SIX FEET UNDER). Now on his deathbed, Joey has only one request for Ronnie--help him reunite with his 10-year-old son. Sympathetic to Joey's situation, Ronnie works to get closer to Joey's estranged ex-wife Pattie (Nicky Whelan, KNIGHT OF CUPS) to fulfill his friend's dying wish. However, the more he learns about the man that Joey has become, the more he questions his mission. Returning to his hometown after 25 years, Ronnie is forced to reconcile his traumatic past rooted in the last night he and Joey spent together as kids, and the repercussions that followed.

Director: Sean Gannet
Executive Producer: Ryan McDonough
Screenwriter: Ryan McDonough
Distributor: Gravitas Ventures
Production Co: Big Show Pictures, SFG Productions, McShowoff
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 17, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 17, 2021

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