Stars: Jacinda Barrett, Rachel Bilson, Casey Affleck, Zach Braff

Director: Tony Goldwyn

Summary: Nearing his 30th birthday, Michael worries that there are no surprises left in his life. When he finds himself at the centre of a romantic triangle with his live-in girlfriend and a vibrant college student, he has to decide if pursuing this new flame is worth the risk of losing the girl he loves and the life they had planned...

Nearing his 30th birthday, marriage-phobic Michael (Zach Braff, GARDEN STATE) loves his live-in girlfriend Jenna (Jacinda Barrett), but worries that there are no surprises left in his life. Enter Kim (Rachel Bilson), a vibrant college student who Michael meets at a wedding and is instantly attracted to. He soon finds himself treading dangerous ground; torn between the girl he loves and the possibilities that a new relationship might bring. With Kim, Michael not only feels 10 years younger, but also as if anything is possible. Now, he has to decide if pursuing Kim is worth the risk of losing Jenna, and if the life he has planned with Jenna is in fact the life he really wants. Like Michael, his friends are going through their own relationship issues. Izzy (Michael Weston) is battling heartbreak after being dumped by his long-time girlfriend. Chris (Casey Affleck) and his wife already have a rocky relationship, and are feeling the stress of having their first baby. Kenny (Eric Christian Olsen) is the only one not in crisis--but that's only because he is determined to remain a single ladies man. Then there are Jenna's parents, Anna (Blythe Danner) and Stephen (Tom Wilkinson), who are facing their own issues after 30 years of marriage. Based on the Italian film L'ULTIMO BACIO, THE LAST KISS looks at relationships from all angles and shies away from finger pointing and laying blame. Instead, it acknowledges that the world is full of temptation, and that growing up is serious business. Braff turns in a typically understated performance, conveying Michael's angst without asking for sympathy, and provides the perfect counterpart to Tony Goldwyn's (A WALK ON THE MOON) subtle direction.

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Hankies at the ready: the young and pretty ensemble cast of The Last Kiss are about to find out, all too realistically, that grown-up relationships are hard work. Based on an Italian film, The Last Kiss follows a young couple, their friends and their family as they each struggle to come to terms with their lives and relationships-–a difficulty compounded by the realisation that they may already have enjoyed their final first kiss. Hence the title.

The excellent soundtrack, hand selected by star Zach Braff, complements the drama perfectly. It also evokes 2004’s Garden State, though fans looking for a recreation of that movie’s naïve charm may be disappointed: The Last Kiss is rather more downbeat. It’s also more adult; the sheen of youthful optimism has been rubbed off, replaced with a painful observation that sometimes, life just isn’t easy.

Zach Braff-completists should make sure their Scrubs collections are up to date before picking this up; his character in The Last Kiss isn’t as cute and cuddly as his previous incarnations. And be warned if you’re looking for a light and fluffy comedy: despite appearances, this is not the movie for you. It’s worth a look, but only once you’ve had a chance to stock up on tissues.--Sarah Dobbs

Main Language:	English
Region:	Region 2
Special Features:	2 audio commentaries, 4 featurettes, 'Ride' music video, Deleted scenes, Gag reel, Trailer
Year:	2006
Release Date:	February 12, 2007
Runtime:	99 minutes
Certification:
Catalogue Number:	M P 588 D
Keywords:	Last, English, Comedy, Kiss, Romantic, Drama
Genre:	Drama