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This film takes place entirely in and around a remote desert diner in Arizona. A traveling salesman is the first customer of the day, but before long others show up, including a duo of bank robbers on the lam. As the plot twists and turns, things get pretty tense. This is the feature debut for writer/director Francis Galluppi and his appreciation of modern masters is obvious. Some of the most abruptly violent moments are in Tarantino territory, while the gallows humor reflects his love of the Coen Brothers. Luckily, he’s learned well, because this little crime thriller is chocked with clever surprises that elicit squeals of deranged delight right up to the final frame. Cinematographer Mac Fisken’s attractive noir look and the strong performances do a great job of helping Galluppi realize his mastery of the genre. Highly entertaining, often surprising and lots of twisted fun.

I actually quite unexpectedly enjoyed this - I like this kind of movies where many stories intertwine and then it is more interesting about what will happen

All the fans are probably voting this film up, even though it's mediocre at best. In my opinion, any B-movie from the '90s is preferable to this one. You're not getting anything else here, just a time-waster that completely fails and is insignificant, doesn't even come close to accurately portraying the '70s or offering any interesting characters.

A worthwhile crime thriller made with love and a shoestring budget, yet somehow just as entertaining as some of the big budget movies I've watched lately.

Francis Galluppi tem um controle absurdo daquela lanchonete para onde todos os transeuntes convergem, o meio da inóspita Arizona, um controle surpreendente considerando ser o primeiro filme do diretor. Dado espaço para que todos, de uma forma ou de outra, esboçem seus talentos, a trama passa ligeiro, e de forma lúcida, com os assaltantessendobem definidos. O filme também não poupa sangue e morte, o que é muito bom para surpreender. Claro que poderia ter uma pegada mais visceral no suspense, e o final saindo daquele ambiente claustrofóbico ficou apressado e até formulaico, ainda que não prejudique em nada a imersão. Se continuar assim, o diretor promete muito, fiquemos atentos.

I went in with low expectations and we pleasantly surprised. Tarantino vibe (Hateful Eight), but you like the characters. Very good performances. Quite fun and surprisingly satisfying.

This film takes place in the 1970s primarily at a Gas Station/Diner/Motel Combo which growing up was pretty common when going on vacation. This one is located in the desert region on Yuma County Arizona. Weary Travelers low on fuel arrive gradually only to discover that the Gas Station was out of fuel til the Truck arrives and so these people are forced to wait at the Diner til they can refuel. In this eventual mix of humanity includes two unsavoury characters. The film stars Jocelin Donahue (Charlotte the Waitress), Jim Cummings (The Knife Salesman) Richard Brake (Unsavory Character #1), Nicholas Logan (Unsavoury Character #2), Faizon Love (Vernon) and Gene Jones (Robert), Robin Bartlett (Earline). My Thoughts: I thought the story was unique and interesting. The Director/Writer Francis Galluppi did a so so job. At times some of the scenes in the film were almost corny. Most of the actors have been in B Horror films in their career which made them seem like they were fresh off a local community Theatre Group with the exception of Jocelin Donahue who I thought truly shined and deserves better. Overall I found it mediocre at best.

If you need to be reminded that are actually still very well developed, written, acted, and directed movies being made in Hollywood, albeit very few...this is it. Google Jim Cummings. Watch the Wolf of Snow Hollow first. This guy is the epitome of what most people mean, when they use the word talented. Not much is not perfect in the film noir throwback. Every caharcter has meaning, and the interaction is a domino effect of happenstance. * I see probably 75 to 80 movies a year, snacking on bad series in between on streaming sites, and this IS THE BEST I HAVE SEEN IN A COUPLE OF YEARS besides SISU.

IN A NUTSHELL: The story is about a traveling salesman who gets stranded at a rural Arizona rest stop. Two bank robbers show up and create a dire hostage situation where things get crazy. The morality lesson, in the end, is very clear. Already, the film has won "Best Feature-Length Film" and "Best Narrative Feature" at two film festivals. Congratulations to Francis Galluppi, who makes his directorial debut. THINGS I LIKED: Everyone in the cast did a terrific job. The cast includes Jim Cummings, Jocelin Donahue, Faizon Love, Gene Jones, Robin Bartlett, Richard Brake, Nicholas Logan, and more. I loved the one-shot camera scenes. The director did a great job building tension. You can feel the dust in your teeth as you watch the movie. The setting is mainly in one location in an old gas station next to a small diner in the middle of nowhere. The title is spoken by one of the characters but is, amusingly, cut off. The main guy mentions that his daughter lives in Carlsbad, California, explaining that the seaside town has tons of flowers and beaches. I lived there for 6 years and absolutely loved it! I lived on a hill and could see the famous flower fields and beaches from my house! Acts 1 and 2 move slowly, but things pick up in a frenzied pace in Act 3. Keep listening during the final rolling credits to hear an advertisement for the Japanese knives that the protagonist was selling. The soundtrack is fun. THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE: I hadn't watched the trailer, so I had no idea this was going to be a blood bath in the style of Quentin Tarentino at one point. If you like that kind of movie, you'll get a kick out of this one. The story is very slow moving. So many dumb people. TIPS FOR PARENTS: Profanity, including F-bombs Kids will be bored Violence with guns, knives, and hand-to-hand fighting People die violent, bloody deaths.

If you are a Coen Brothers fan or if you liked Tarantino’s “The Hateful 8”, this will be your cup of tea. A really enjoyable “B” movie crime caper. A hoot!

A bizarre movie. Just random violence; everybody dead, and no real point to it at all, except randomness. Actors weren't special, dialog wasn't special, location wasn't special. Just some bizarre screenplay. Our take on this is: "don't waste your time unless you just like to watch random violence."

"Last Stop in Yuma County" offers a solid viewing experience with commendable performances and a well-crafted storyline. The film's strength lies in its ability to blend suspense with emotional depth, keeping the audience engaged throughout.

The Last Stop in Yuma County is a slow-paced Coen-like movie. Unfortunately, its slow tempo kills the vibe, but Francis Galluppi surprises the audience by not finishing the story inside the diner. The last 30 minutes were fun, yet until there, it was quiet dull.Richard Brake is an amazing actor. I try to watch every movie with him in it, as well as Alex Essoe.