That was an excellent one.

It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

The Last Lullaby (2008)Here's a film that reinvigorates the true moody, classic, slightly low-budget intensity of film noir. It's not latecomers like "Chinatown," Blood Simple," or "Mulholland Drive," which are strong movies on their own terms (and often waved as recent film noirs). "The Last Lullaby" survives and penetrates on the essence of a good noir--a leading protagonist who is lost in the world, a mysterious set of forces out to take him down, a leading female with dubious intentions, and gloomy dramatic filming to create a mood of uncertainty and, frankly, dark elegance.This is a kind of masterpiece that I think will grow over time. Like some of the great noirs (to keep this theme going for just another thought), the first impression might be flawed, as if there is something too forced and stylized and sometimes even clunky going on. But this is part of what makes for style, and style is what makes for a lasting, unique movie. Think of "The Big Heat" or even "Double Indemnity." (For some reason, "Point Blank" with Lee Marvin comes to mind as as somewhat newer parallel).Tom Sizemore makes the movie. He's a hit-man seemingly drifting out of the business, but having nowhere to go or nothing to do with himself. And then his skills get called into play, almost by instinct. Sizemore manages laconic better than anyone. He's not weary, exactly, but indifferent because of a long violent life. (The actor might be remembered best for his terrific role in "Natural Born Killers," a good pedigree for this movie.) And of course he meets a woman in an unlikely way, and the plots twists and twists.But it doesn't spin out of control thanks to Sizemore's steady and yet expressive and really subtle performance. And the woman, played by Sasha Alexander (tons of television, including 20 episodes of "Dawson's Creek"), who has more depth and restraint than you'd expect in this kind of role. In fact, part of the whole thrill of the movie is the way the two leads, who make up nearly every scene, are so low key even as the events are bloody and out of control in their violence. The cast, crew, writers, and so on are all relatively new, or coming from modest careers. That they all collide and make something this special happen is one of the thrills of collaborative artmaking--movies, above all, with so many components to go wrong, or to go right. You might not find this to your taste, but if you do, it might be one of the great surprises of the year. It was for me.

My name is Brandon Bourgeois and I'm a sophomore at Ecole Classique High School. I'm writing a review of your movie The Last Lullaby for my film history class. It started slow but built intensity as the film progressed. I think this is what gave the movie a real and believable feel. I am no film critic but this is one of the best movies I have seen in awhile. It was the type of film that I enjoy, a thriller that keeps you entertained and guessing until the very end. One of my favorite parts was when price and van were shooting at each other and price killed van. The movie had some nice twists. The locations are beautiful, thanks for filming in Louisiana. It's a shame that this film has not gotten a wide release. It deserves more recognition and deserves to be seen.

Saw this movie in Dallas at the AFI. . . would see it again! My guess is that one of the challenges the director (and writers) had to overcome was in making we,the viewers, feel empathy for such a despicable man . . . but not far into the movie, I found myself wanting to like him, wanting his life to be better, and wanting to see "the good" in him. Goodman drew me into that without my really knowing it! And though there was violence in the film, thank you, Goodman, for not wallowing in it. . . we got it and you moved on. What a breath of fresh air! I also appreciated the choice of music used to underscore the film. The actors were believable and very well cast. I hope to have an opportunity to see this film again.

This is an excellent movie. It reminds me of why I enjoy watching movies made by people who enjoy the same thing. It is stimulating without being insulting or patronizing. In a movie world filled with style rather than substance,this was an experience that presumed my intelligence rather than questioned it or disregarded it completely. The most amazing aspect of the movie is that it achieves its results with an essentially humble narrative and a very understated realism. It works mostly by the craft of its creation. Every artist and craftsman involved in this project should be proud of their achievement. Even if you are not a fan of the genre,I highly recommend you watch this movie if you can.