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Director
Jeremy Sims
Cast
Michael Caton,
Jacki Weaver,
Emma Hamilton,
Ningali Lawford,
Brian Taylor,
Mark Coles Smith
Genre
Comedy,
Drama,
Romance
Rex is a loner, and when he's told he doesn't have long to live, he embarks on an epic drive through the Australian outback from Broken Hill to Darwin to die on his own terms; but his journey reveals to him that before you can end your life, you have to live it, and to live it, you've got to share it.
The Globe and Mail (Toronto) by Brad Wheeler
Director Jeremy Sims probably uses a setting-sun metaphor more than necessary, but otherwise his decisions are immaculate and his film should hold audiences in thrall. On a journey of self-discovery, the metre keeps running. Might as well, Last Cab tells us, get your money’s worth.
Variety by Eddie Cockrell
It’s not so much the destination but the physical and emotional journey embarked on in this thoughtful, culturally authentic road trip.
San Francisco Chronicle by David Lewis
This film is always pleasant to watch. It shows us that life has little detours, all the way to the end.
Screen Daily by Sarah Ward
The film’s destination might be apparent, but the trek through past regrets, race relations and the central subject itself never feels drawn out.
Village Voice
Sims imbues his characters with rich thought and heart, particularly in regards to the understated, racially complicated, on-again/off-again relationship between Rex and Polly.
The New York Times by Daniel M. Gold
Smartly directed by Jeremy Sims, this sweet-hearted film mostly manages to avoid triteness even as it casually packs an emotional punch.
Screen International by Sarah Ward
The film’s destination might be apparent, but the trek through past regrets, race relations and the central subject itself never feels drawn out.
Village Voice by Dan Gvozden
Sims imbues his characters with rich thought and heart, particularly in regards to the understated, racially complicated, on-again/off-again relationship between Rex and Polly.
Los Angeles Times by Gary Goldstein
There’s much to admire about this alternately tough and tender film, including a fine turn by Caton, some striking outback scenery, and many resonant thoughts about living — and dying.
The Hollywood Reporter by Harry Windsor
The film never becomes morbid, though, which is both its strength and weakness.
The Guardian
Caton is a perfect fit; he is touching, tender and a little bedraggled, emoting with a worn-out visage that looks like the 71-year-old has been marinated in beer and left in the sun to dry.
The Guardian by Luke Buckmaster
Caton is a perfect fit; he is touching, tender and a little bedraggled, emoting with a worn-out visage that looks like the 71-year-old has been marinated in beer and left in the sun to dry.
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