'The Last Day' Review: Rachel Rose's Debut Explores Maternal Unhappiness Through Alicia Vikander and Victoria Pedretti
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Guy Lodge
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Summary
Rachel Rose's debut feature 'The Last Day' is a restrained character study set on the Fourth of July, following two quietly unhappy mothers played by Alicia Vikander and Victoria Pedretti. The film explores their internal struggles and inability to fully enjoy a summer garden party, with the oppressive heat contrasting with the emotional chill running through their lives. The review praises the film's elegant direction, immaculate cinematography, and the taut performances of its leads.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIt's the Fourth of July in 'The Last Day,' and the weather is playing ball: the kind of soft, slouchy summer heat made for a leafy garden party.
But a chill runs through Rachel Rose's elegantly restrained, internalized character study.
Both are mothers, and holiday or not, there's much to be done: caterers to organize, groceries to buy, pediatrician appointments.
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