The Last Detail (1973)Directed by Hal Ashby, rated R, 103 minutes
The Last Detail is a brutally funny and touching dark comedy about two Navy "lifers" who are forced to escort a young Navy man across the country to prison for eight years. But, they decide to show him a good time before he goes. Jack Nicholson creates a ridiculously likable and wonderfully hard shelled character, and even Randy Quaid offers a strong but melancholy performance. The story is fast paced and thoroughly enjoyable, but the films keeps a tragic edge that adds to the dark humor.
The Last Detail's greatest strength is the raw human emotion in each of the characters, that makes their journey so intensely interesting. You'll like it if: You like films about the Navy, Hal Ashby's films, Jack Nicholson, Midnight Run, M*A*S*H or Harold and Maude.
The Last Detail's greatest strength is the raw human emotion in each of the characters, that makes their journey so intensely interesting. You'll like it if: You like films about the Navy, Hal Ashby's films, Jack Nicholson, Midnight Run, M*A*S*H or Harold and Maude.
this sounds good!
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