Cast:
- K.J. Apa as Griffin
- Maia Mitchell as Phoebe
- Jacob Latimore as Alec
- Sosie Bacon as Audrey
- Halston Sage as Erin
- Tyler Posey as Ricky
Synopsis & Insights:
The portrayal of the events is dramatic and overwhelming, and love, friendship and self-realization are once again gifted the context of the transitional season between ending high school and heading for a college. The film revolves around the lives of young graduates who relish their last summer together before life pulls them away in different directions.
Griffin is played by K.J. Apa, a man in his twenties who is at a crossroad in his life – whether to pursue his dreams or take the usual path of settling down. Griffin also has his concerns about the uncertainty surrounding his ambitions, but he sinks into Maia Mitchell’s Phoebe, who is as passionate as she is intelligent and wants to be a film maker. The onscreen relationship of the two stars is vicious and provides a large part of the movie’s emotional horses where.
Jacob Latimore and Sosie Bacon act out their characters, Alec and Audrey who are what every couple dreads in their past relationship especially when school leaves in a few weeks- they dread their impending breakup. This would not have been complete without exploring the fear of the relationship and young love that the film is based upon. Also in the cast are Halston Sage and Tyler Posey, who portray Erin and Ricky, both of whom have their own relationships and issues.
The Last Summer tries to evoke the sweet and sour feeling about one such experience in life which is both exhilarating and scary at the same time. Just as in life, there are funny instances, and some thoughts about the future are more earnest, which makes the film suitable for anyone who has ever known the dilemmas of growing up. Though this does not seem to be any path-breaking plot in the coming of age genre, the film provides a delightful look at the final stage of childish zeal, with several characters each dealing with their own issues pertaining to growing up.
In order to do so, the filmmakers invite more than just male audience. For those among us who understand what it is to be young, in love or in friendship or to step on the threshold of maturity, The Last Summer is sweet and tender warm. Its longing gaze towards youth and even more towards the idea of seizing the day makes it suitable to this category.
