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The Last Rites of Joe May

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An aging two-bit hustler (Dennis Farina) befriends a single mother (Jamie Anne Allman) and her young daughter, who took over his Chicago apartment.
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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 11/23/2011
3.5/4
Joe Maggio is a sure-handed director with a good eye. Go to Full Review Lou Lumenick New York Post 11/04/2011
3/4
Veteran character actor Dennis Farina gives one of the best performances of the year in a rare lead part as an aging, down-on-his luck small-time hood in "The Last Rites of Joe May.'' Go to Full Review Manohla Dargis New York Times 11/03/2011
3.5/5
With a few vital strokes - a long, chilly walk and a tired trudge up some stairs - Mr. Farina and Mr. Maggio bring you close... Go to Full Review Matt Pais RedEye 11/23/2011
1.5/4
Watching Joe May feels like walking behind tourists on the Michigan Avenue bridge. Come onnnnnn. Go to Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 11/11/2011
1/5
A down-and-out small-time criminal tries desperately to get his act together. Go to Full Review Sarah Boslaugh Playback:stl 11/04/2011
7/10
Unfussy cinematography by Jay Silver captures the chill of a Chicago winter... Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alain E @AlainE Jun 25 The characters have potential, but the story, or rather the lack of one is what sinks the movie. I assume some reviewers, who definitely know better, wanted to say good things about Mr Farina, so they ignored the series of cliches we are subjected to. Cinematography is decent. See more 09/06/2020 Underrated film with a great performance from the late Dennis Farina as Joe May. See more 05/10/2020 Great movie with exception acting from Dennis Farina. A fascinating look at a small time crook who never found the big hit and who is now faced with his own mortality as he tried to come to grips with the failures of his life. See more Frances H 09/16/2014 Very effective story that is a showcase for the acting talents of Dennis Farina. See more 12/29/2013 good gangsta pic/vehicle for the late dennis farina See more 12/29/2013 Probably the best movie of my favorite fellow Chicagoan, Dennis Farina. A true Chicagoan and great man. See more Read all reviews
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Joe Maggio

Director

Dennis Farina

Joe May

Jamie Anne Allman

Jenny

Meredith Droeger

Angelina

Ian Barford

Stanley

Chelcie Ross

Billy

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Movie Info

Synopsis An aging two-bit hustler (Dennis Farina) befriends a single mother (Jamie Anne Allman) and her young daughter, who took over his Chicago apartment.
Director
Joe Maggio
Screenwriter
Joe Maggio
Production Co
Billy Goat Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 15, 2012
Runtime
1h 42m
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