Review of Last Exit to Brooklyn (1989) by Matty S — 15 May 2014

Without hope and nihilistic to the core, this will not be a film for everyone. Edel's film adaptation is not as potent as Selby's novel, but the tone is captured. It should also be noted that if the film were any more dark it would be unwatchable.

There are some minor flaws. One flaw that really sticks out on the newly remastered blu-ray is some sort of odd audio issue with the voice of a key character. Granted it has been years since I had seen this film, but I do not remember this oddly deep over-dub'd voice heard on the new blu-ray.

At any rate, the film is of note if for nothing else than Jennifer Jason Leigh and Stephen Lang's performances. Devastating and unforgettable work by both actors.