The Last Passport

The notion of waiting in line for a passport has horrified us all. But this movie had me ready to run down and apply on the chance that I might meet such interesting people.

The setting is elegant in its simple boxy form. The drab colors reflect the feel of a public office. One can almost smell the musk and the disinfectant.

The characters are unique yet seem to fit together like puzzle pieces.

Molded together with a simply premised plot, the film captures the worldly thoughts and trials of the common man, and a old fella with goodly advice. A recommend this film.

This movie just gets better and better as it goes on. The main character of George is like the Dalai Lama who dispenses wisdom and piety with every character he encounters. This is a film about the human condition in all its complexities and full of surprises. At the final scene all I could say was, "Oh my god, oh my god", it is that moving. The fact that it was written and produced in 30 days on a shoestring budget that probably only covered the cost of the film is quite remarkable. It is a movie that will make you pause and think about your own life and what you are doing with it. Or, not doing with it. George is the man you will want to talk to. And of course, George has a story of his own, and what a story it is!

This would make an excellent stage play. It's so eloquently written with its wonderful take on life's foibles and insecurities. The lead is what makes this film with his scholarly take on life. And yet the film doesn't take itself 100% seriously. After all, life often makes us shake our head in comedic disbelief. The ending is truly worth waiting for and exhibits a real crispness and surreal clarity. There is enough in this film to lead to different interpretations; and that is exactly what makes The Last Passport such an enjoyable viewing. It does have a David Mamet kind of feel to it. While most of the acting is quirky, some is truly heartfelt!

I watched The Last Passport with my teenage son. Knowing the story behind the story of how the film was made in 30 days for only $5,000 allowed me the luxury of not expecting a Hollywood blockbuster. In a time where all movies seem more interested in CGI, special effects, explosions, sex, nudity, and violence, and they forget that we want a story. This film delivers and doesn't need anything but a compelling story and wonderful characters. This movie had everything any blockbuster has and more.

I've watched it twice now and look forward to watching it again to find all the hidden clues and wonderful messages I may have missed the first two times.

Jimmy Haggar is simply wonderful and doesn't even seem to be acting. I look forward to finding more material he is in and for whatever Lucky You brings next.

Great job!!!!

The Last Passport is a great movie! An awesome story of normal people dealing with life's problems. There's a good moral, with great perspective! The acting can be a little stiff and seem forced at times, but the end makes up for it. Jimmy Hager gives a good performance...sometimes a bit stiff, but most of the time very genuine with his feelings, but not over the top. Chris Cruthfield is another great job. Jimmy and Chris seemed to have good chemistry and timing. I was never sure where it was really heading or what to expect, but it was a pleasant and heart warming story that makes you think about your place and attitude.