Review of Last Man Standing (1995) by Abigail R — 03 Aug 2011
A Western/Gangster hybrid that plays out like it came from a graphic novel. In that sense you could call this ahead of it's time. It doesn't feel very much like a Prohibition era gangster film, but once you get over that it is enjoyable. Part of the reason for that is the film is essentially a remake of a western (A fist full of dollars) which itself was a remake of a Samurai film (Yojimbo). You can tell the Sergio Leone influence here, especially in Ry Cooders soundtrack.
The plot moves along quickly and Willis is at home as always in the centre of the carnage. What it lacks in depth it makes up for in intensity (and over the top action). Worth a viewing.
On a side note, Flixter seems to have gotten this confused with another movie (by the same name and also listed if you search here) so ignore the synopsis, cast, year (it's 96 not 87) and all that. Look it up on the IMDB instead for info.
This review of Last Man Standing (1995) was written by Abigail R on 03 Aug 2011.
Last Man Standing has generally received mixed reviews.
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