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The Last Rifleman

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Inspired by a true story, Pierce Brosnan plays Artie Crawford, a World War II veteran living in a care home in Northern Ireland who has just lost his wife. On the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, he decides to escape his care home and embarks on a journey to France to pay his final respects.
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Murtada Elfadl Variety The filmmakers do not trust the audience to grapple with these plain elements alone, so they add unsophisticated humor... Whatever life Brosnan tries to infuse into the proceedings is undercut by everything that surrounds his performance. Nov 24, 2024 Full Review Amy Nicholson New York Times Corny, yes. But charming, too, like when a nurse delivers a mini-monologue of reasons Artie’s too ill to travel that plays out like a clown car of ailments. Nov 8, 2024 Full Review Glenn Kenny RogerEbert.com Despite Brosnan's best efforts, this is a movie with its heart in the right place and its head somewhere substantially other. Rated: 2/4 Nov 8, 2024 Full Review Alex Saveliev Film Threat Seeing the former James Bond play a WWII vet is worth the price of admission by itself. Rated: 6/10 Jan 13, 2025 Full Review Natasha Alvar The Fiction Department Pierce Brosnan delivers a compelling performance as real life war veteran Artie Crawford. Rated: 3/5 Nov 26, 2024 Full Review Andy Klein FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) A lovely, uplifting and sentimental film. Nov 13, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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DB2 H To those who slam this movie as corny, predictable or lame they do not have the respect for those who fought for our freedoms during the "Greatest Generation" ... this movie reminds me of my Dad a Proud WWII R.C.N.V.R. Veteran ... the scene after Artie his loses his beloved Wife Maggie- it reminds me of the heartache my Dad felt when my Mom passed away - she had Frontal Dementia and also passed peacefully in her sleep ... that night Dad wept thru the night... although Pop wasn't in a Nursing Home - he did face ageism and had to prove many wrong ... To all WWII Veterans I salute you and to those we lost - Lest We Forget ... Heartfelt salute to Pierce Brosnan for portraying the indomitable human spirit of our beloved WWII Veterans ... and to the younger generation respect those who gone before you - they were young once too - and it was their sacrifice that gives you all the freedoms you have today... Enjoy the movie ... and for those who trash it ... I suggest you drop by a Local Legion or Veterans Hall and take the time to learn about them and their heroism... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/25 Full Review Audience Member Absolutely phenomenal movie. Brosnan is on another level. The emotions and character he portrayed on screen is beyond touching. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/07/25 Full Review Luis D The film is a beauty ride to the last days of the people… Emotional and reflexive about our old parents , their motivation and read about the end… All based and inspired in a true story with a good screenplay and good interpreted by Mr Brosman Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/04/25 Full Review Bill R Beautifully filmed, well written and acted. Poignant theme. So glad we watched this film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/29/24 Full Review Lynne A This was a beautiful movie about the last rifleman from an Irish brigade from World War II escaping from his nursing home to be at the 75th anniversary of DDay . Pierce Brosnan gives an Oscar winning performance in this movie that is full of heart I have no idea what movies critics saw to give it such a poor rating while award movies that are driven praise. This is one terrific movie that we wholeheartedly recommend. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/28/24 Full Review Les N Reminded me of my father. A bit. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/30/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Inspired by a true story, Pierce Brosnan plays Artie Crawford, a World War II veteran living in a care home in Northern Ireland who has just lost his wife. On the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, he decides to escape his care home and embarks on a journey to France to pay his final respects.
Director
Terry Loane
Producer
Katy Jackson, John Leslie
Screenwriter
Kevin Fitzpatrick
Distributor
Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co
Wee Buns, Ingenious Media, Ripple World Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (War Violence|Some Strong Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 8, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 8, 2024
Runtime
1h 35m
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