Opinion: ‘Last Breath’ proves to be a gripping thriller

There’s the old saying that reality is stranger than fiction and if “Last Breath” weren’t based on something that happened, it would likely be dismissed as a cliched Hollywood blockbuster worthy of Michael Bay’s filmography. Luckily, there aren’t any explosions in this movie, but it proves to be a gripping, suspenseful film about a subject that’s not often discussed in popular media. 

“Last Breath” was a well-crafted thriller, emphasizing a claustrophobic atmosphere and maximum suspense. Some scenes were reminiscent of the original “Alien” film, particularly with the scenes where the characters walked around with their suits on. While there aren’t any xenomorphs running around (unfortunately), we do end up getting a claustrophobic, very intense movie where time is of the essence. Nothing is wasted in this movie and the pacing moves quickly without losing sight of the stress that this situation brings, even worse because it’s about underwater diving. 

The acting is also solid. Woody Harrelson does some good work in this movie playing the fatherly Duncan. Harrelson has already proved himself as a talented and surprisingly versatile actor, but here he doesn’t have to do too much. He plays Duncan with a casual, relaxed demeanor, though he knows when things get serious. Simu Liu and Finn Cole are also very good, with Cole bringing an everyman quality to his character while Liu is the more serious and jaded of the two. We also get some great supporting roles from Cliff Curtis and MyAnna Buring to complement this star-studded cast. 

There are not very many problems with this film, it’s well made with a strong cast who makes the best with the script they have. It is rather formulaic in its presentation. Such as how we see Cole’s character, Chris spends some time with his girlfriend, so obviously he’ll be the one who goes through the intense events that happen in this film. But “Last Breath” is so competently made that it’s easy to overlook these cliches. 

“Last Breath” is a solid flick and a good one to watch if you want some pulse pounding entertainment.