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The Last Stand
Action · Crime · Thriller · 2013
Ray Owens is sheriff of the quiet US border town of Sommerton Junction after leaving the LAPD following a bungled operation. Following his escape from the FBI, a notorious drug baron, his gang, and a hostage are heading toward Sommerton Junction where the police are preparing to make a last stand to intercept them before they cross the border. Owens is reluctant to become involved but ultimately joins in with the law enforcement efforts.
Movie details
The Last Stand
“Not in his town. Not on his watch.”
2013 Action · Crime · Thriller 1h 47m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.1 / 10
Community rating
Ray Owens is sheriff of the quiet US border town of Sommerton Junction after leaving the LAPD following a bungled operation. Following his escape from the FBI, a notorious drug baron, his gang, and a hostage are heading toward Sommerton Junction where the police are preparing to make a last stand to intercept them before they cross the border. Owens is reluctant to become involved but ultimately joins in with the law enforcement efforts.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over The Last Stand?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Kim Jee-woon
Written by
Jeffrey Nachmanoff · Andrew Knauer · George Nolfi
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Sheriff Ray Owens
Johnny Knoxville
Lewis Dinkum
Jaimie Alexander
Sarah Torrance
Zach Gilford
Jerry Bailey
Kristen DeVore Rakes
Agent Devers
Christiana Leucas
Christie
Diana R. Lupo
Magnet Girl
Court is in session
Put The Last Stand on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Auteur Devotee
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.