"4:44 Last Day On Earth" (2011 release; 82 min.) brings the story of Cisco and Skye as they await the end of the world, literally. As the movie opens, we are told via TV news clips that as a result of the ozone layer's implosion, the world will come to an end at 4:44 am the next morning (Al Gore was right after all!). Cisco and Skye are in their New York loft, where after they make love, Skye is working on her latest painting. Cisco is calling friends via Skype. At this point we are 10 min. into the movie.
Couple of comments: this film is written and directed by Abel Ferrara, best known for his earlier work "Bad Lieutenant" and "King of New York". Here he ponders what people might do when they are told that the world will shortly come to an end. The first half of the movie is a bit monotonous (it literally plays out in the NY loft), but I thought that the second half, with the clock ticking down and everything takes on a palpable sense of urgency, that the movie takes off. But I can certainly see why this isn't for everyone. Willem Dafoe (as Cisco) and Shanyn Leigh (as Skye) are a treat to watch. I must admit that while I was watching this, I asked my self: what would I do if I knew that the world is coming to an end in less than a day? Of course this topic has been examined in other movies. For a completely different (and yes, better) take on this, check out the excellent 2012 film "Seeking a Friend For the End of the World" starring Steve Carell.
I missed "4:44 Last Day On Earth" when it had its original theater run, but stumbled upon it the other day on Showtime. Glad I checked it out, although surely the deliberate slow pacing of the film will not be to everyone's liking. If this heavy topic is of interest to you, I'd suggest you check this out and draw your own conclusion.
Couple of comments: this film is written and directed by Abel Ferrara, best known for his earlier work "Bad Lieutenant" and "King of New York". Here he ponders what people might do when they are told that the world will shortly come to an end. The first half of the movie is a bit monotonous (it literally plays out in the NY loft), but I thought that the second half, with the clock ticking down and everything takes on a palpable sense of urgency, that the movie takes off. But I can certainly see why this isn't for everyone. Willem Dafoe (as Cisco) and Shanyn Leigh (as Skye) are a treat to watch. I must admit that while I was watching this, I asked my self: what would I do if I knew that the world is coming to an end in less than a day? Of course this topic has been examined in other movies. For a completely different (and yes, better) take on this, check out the excellent 2012 film "Seeking a Friend For the End of the World" starring Steve Carell.
I missed "4:44 Last Day On Earth" when it had its original theater run, but stumbled upon it the other day on Showtime. Glad I checked it out, although surely the deliberate slow pacing of the film will not be to everyone's liking. If this heavy topic is of interest to you, I'd suggest you check this out and draw your own conclusion.