The Last Earth Girl

And I don't mean slow in a bad way but if you're looking for a edge of your seat thrillride, you might want to keep moving. But, if you're looking for a dark film that takes away all hope but sees the characters trying to survive despite the end looming, then this is a film for you.

And don't worry about the religious tones because this really isn't a spiritual film, but more one that seeks to understand the concept of God or his absence in the wake of world-ending events.

Might have been better with a bigger budget but still solid.

The film may have started out slow, but the pacing was well worth it as the story unfolded to show a world enveloped in dread of the coming apocalypse. And that sense of cosmic horror really helped sell the desperation of the main character to me. I also wasn't sure if I would be able to get into the film because of the religious aspects but soon realized that this isn't a religious film but a philosophical film that questions the ideas and concepts of God. Would highly recommend.

Similar to other character based, sci-fi films that I've seen, The Last Earth Girl focuses not so much on the hard science or strict sci-fi but merely uses them as a backdrop for the film to help tell the story of a young woman alone at the end of the world.

The film is also rife with homages to earlier sci-fi films such as the main girl's uniform which brings to mind Sam Bell's uniform in Moon and I also appreciate the literary references to Sisyphus.

By far though, the greatest strength of the film has to be the depth to which the story focuses on the inner struggles of the main character and the value of them. Going so far as to have her inner voice become vocal, mocking and questioning her along the way. And this stoic philosophy is elevated even more with the help of some of the minor characters in the film such as the older space center worker.

Falling a bit short for me though, was some of the pacing and slow camera work used to tell the story. Perhaps a more fluid approach and more movement could have added more life to it for me. All in all though, a decent film.

The film feel like a dream and kept my attention throughout. The best part for me was the main character and her family interaction. The scene with her sisters and the car was really nice and I was sad afterwards. So many time we take for granted those we love and we need to learn to value the moment we have together.

The world is ending and with only a few years left, what will you do? That's the plot of The Last Earth Girl and following the story of a woman trapped alone in a tiny spaceship soaring away from the Earth, we learn the story behind her.

I'm a fan of dark films and stories, and this hits home among the best of them. But what pulls it across the finish line for me is the enduring theme of perseverance and continuing on despite the entire world ending. Which definitely seems like a good lesson for this year.

Would highly recommend to fans of dark, brooding, storytelling.