there's no denying Danny Huston's mastery though, both behind and in front of the camera. Here's to the filmmaker adding more vivid gems to his already-impressive portfolio
it's also strong, sensitive, and well-performed; Lockerbie is a tragedy that's been neglected by filmmakers, and Danny Huston has conjured up a tough but rewarding story of real-life pain and hard-won healing
despite its moving flashbacks, Danny Huston's tale of a bookshop owner bereaved by the Lockerbie bombing fails to sustain an emotional edge; The film has its emotional moments but sometimes seems as lifeless as a faded old photo
Danny Huston is smart enough to keep the focus times on Hammond at all times, to his own eminently engaging performance, and to the deeply disturbing legacy of Lockerbie. A big movie beckons
a sincere yet banal drama about loss and tragedy; It is a failure of script, character and imagination; Danny Huston's work is invested and sincere, but the pathos of his film is just too detached and formulaic
a moving elegy in a minor key; The film's real impact stems from the charismatic Danny Huston's alternately tightly restrained and highly emotive performance that keeps you fully immersed in his character's emotional turmoil
"The Last Photograph" is many things: thriller, character study, and, to a lesser extent, coming of age romance. Yet it seamlessly balances all these elements to craft a story that grips as powerfully with its visuals as it does emotionally