The Last Bus

Film - 2021

7,5

32.4K

The Last Bus it's a movie with Timothy Spall, Phyllis Logan, Natalie Mitson, Ben Ewing, Patricia Panther Full cast. Directed by Gillies MacKinnon. Original title The Last Bus, runtime 88 minutes. Genre Drama.

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Riccardo Paoli

Appointment at Land's End by Gillies MacKinnon Appointment at Land's End is a film about love: about marital love, and about love for life. The exceptional protagonist takes on his own person, not only his years and serious ailments, but also all the spectators, and takes them with him on his wonderful journey. We start, rigorously on a bus, from John o'Groats to arrive at Land's End: practically the extreme tips of Great Britain. The journey is a way to pay homage to the memory of his wife and daughter, the latter who passed away prematurely, but also for himself, to get lost in the memories of times gone by. Very good, and also very British, Timothy Spall in the title role. The views are splendid: however, I cannot fail to mention the characteristic English buses (long live public transport). Perhaps the flaw of what is overall a good film are some overly sweetened scenes during the journey (the world, alas, is populated by uglier and more cynical people than those who appear as occasional traveling companions in the film). An extra point because the wife really liked it. Read all

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Isabel

I never expected "The Last Bus" to be so touching. Spall's performance is what makes this film so special. He brings such depth to the character, portraying the grief and determination that comes with honoring a loved one's memory. It's a quiet film, but it doesn't need any big, dramatic moments to make an impact. The interactions Tom has with strangers along the way are simple, yet meaningful, offering moments of humor and heart. And even though the story leans into predictable territory at times, I was still deeply invested in Tom's journey. Overall, The Last Bus is a heartfelt film about love, loss, and moving forward. It might not be groundbreaking, but it's a touching story that leaves a lasting impression. If you're into character-driven films with a lot of heart, I think you'll really enjoy this on. Read all

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Widower Tom, on the recent passing of his wife Mary, uses his free bus pass to travel the length of Britain from John O'Groats in Scotland to Land's End in Cornwall, their shared birthplace, using only local buses. It's an incident-fuelled nostalgia trip and his encounters with local people make him a media phenomenon. Tom is totally unaware and to his surprise on arrival at Land’s End he’s greeted as a celebrity.