Don’t let him in.|Aug. 28, 2021|United Kingdom|107 Min.|R
Genre: Crime;Horror;Mystery;Thriller;Violence(Slasher)
Description: The Last Rite (2021) is available for download in English in 1080p and 720p resolutions.
The story follows Daniel Murphy, who travels from his home in New York to his mother’s funeral in Clonakilty, County Cork. Along the way, he meets a fellow passenger who names Daniel as his next of kin before passing away. Daniel’s autistic son, who was raised by his mother, convinces him to help transport the stranger’s body to Rathlin Island for burial alongside his brother. This becomes possible after they assist a local woman, leading to a road-trip adventure. Their journey is marked by police attempts to stop them and growing media attention.
The film has received mixed reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 67% rating based on 15 critics, with an average score of 5.7/10. Metacritic gives it a score of 62 out of 100, indicating “generally favorable reviews.”
Kimberly Reyes of Film Ireland noted that while the pacing is entertaining, blending comedy with tragedy is an Irish tradition that doesn’t need an American influence. Another contributor, Liam Hanlon, praised the director, Aoife Crehan, expressing excitement for her future projects. Brian Lloyd of entertainment.ie described the film as “sweet and earnest,” drawing comparisons to *Rain Man* and *The Holiday*.
However, not all reviews were positive. Alan Corr of RTÉ Ireland felt the film “loses its way,” while Chris Wasser of the *Irish Independent* called it “frustrating,” criticizing its broad and lazy approach. Donald Clarke of *The Irish Times* described the film as “very Irish,” calling it a nostalgic tribute to a bygone era of Irish storytelling.
Cast director: Leroy Kincaide
Cast actor: Johnny Fleming, Tara Hoyos-Martinez, Bethan Waller, Kit Smith, Ian MacNaughton, Deborah Blake, Hella Stichlmair
Original name: The Last Rite