Too Late

Released Mar 18, 2016

1 hr. 47 min.

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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A private investigator (John Hawkes) scours the streets of Los Angeles to track down a missing woman (Crystal Reed) from his past.

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Too Late pays homage to its genre inspirations affectionately enough to beg forgiveness for relying on them so heavily.

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Ivette G

Raw, compelling, and a truly original film. Wow.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/04/24

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Gareth v

A tad uneven in places, this movie gets by on the performance of Hawke as well as some clever cinematography.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/22/23

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isla s

This is a sad and sometimes relatively gritty film - the plot was annoyingly slow and it didn't feel like it had any real direction at times but it does pick up a bit, a while later. I wasn't convinced it was worth watching for a while but the acting by one or two characters made me stick with it for the most part. This isn't by any means a memorable film and the story is far from original, it isn't a film I'd recommend but it's not quite especially awful, just, also, it's certainly not good. No, don't bother with this one.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Andrew C

One of those movies that had all the elements of a great film but ended up disappointing. I don't mind long takes, but some excruciatingly vapid, drawn-out dialogue made this a real chore to watch at times. All the characters are underdeveloped, and it's a testament to John Hawkes' performance that you like his character anyway. Most of the acting is good except in one case - why on earth they cast that Australian girl is beyond me. I have no problem with non-linear narratives either, but the editing choices leave no satisfying resolution, and put the climax in the middle. The rest of the film is just not strong enough to justify it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/08/22

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nilufer e

It was a clever mystery that kept me interested the whole time. It was a bit complicated but it all made sense in the end. Acting was good as well but it's a bit under-rated.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

What a fun little film. Interesting non-linear plot that puts its own spin on the beginning first, ending next, middle last formula. John Hawkes does a great job playing homage to the classic snarky P.I.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Dennis Hauck

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John Hawkes

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Vail Bloom

Janet Lyons

Joanna Cassidy

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Peter Keough

Boston Globe

With "Too Late," Hauck confirms that he's a master of the film medium. What's less convincing is why this film matters.

Rated: 2.5/4

May 5, 2016

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Leah Pickett

Chicago Reader

A stylized blend of classic film noir and New Hollywood pulp, this remarkable debut feature may grate on mainstream viewers with its affected drama and offbeat pacing, but cinephiles will be charmed.

Apr 21, 2016

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John Hartl

Seattle Times

Almost any scene with Hawkes is alive and satisfyingly showy. You feel his absence when he isn't there, though Joanna Cassidy, Crystal Reed and Robert Forster all have their moments.

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 14, 2016

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Dominic Griffin

Spectrum Culture

In execution, the film offers more than its initial promise.

Jun 14, 2022

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Michael J. Casey

Michael J. Cinema

A recommendation of 'Too Late' is a recommendation strictly of style.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 31, 2021

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Sian Brett

One Room With A View

A slick narrative idea never gets in the way of the smart story and heart-breaking character relationships, in this ode to the 70's antihero.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 22, 2019

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Synopsis

A private investigator (John Hawkes) scours the streets of Los Angeles to track down a missing woman (Crystal Reed) from his past.

Director: Dennis Hauck
Screenwriter: Dennis Hauck
Distributor: Vanishing Angle, Foe Killer Films
Production Co: Foe Killer Films
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 18, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016

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