SummaryPrivate investigator Mel Sampson (John Hawkes) is tasked with tracking down the whereabouts of a missing woman from his past.
Directed By:Dennis Hauck
Written By:Dennis Hauck
Too Late
Metascore
Mixed or Average
54
User score
Generally Favorable
6.4
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
54
50% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
36% Mixed
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
14% Negative
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
Mar 31, 2016
80
Mr. Hauck’s affection is apparent in every frame, yet outside of an occasionally clunky line or show-offy moment (O.K., sometimes it’s more occasional than just occasionally), he rarely allows it to alter his aim. That aim is to make a modern noir. That aim is true.
Mar 18, 2016
70
Hauck, with a strong assist from Bill Fernandez's clever, well-modulated Techniscope lensing, impressively choreographs the movie's continuous takes with a nice balance of intimacy and breadth. Hauck's a talent to watch.
User score
Generally Favorable
6.4
60% Positive
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
27% Mixed
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
13% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
May 18, 2016
10
Okay, the film isn't perfect. The acting in the first long shot leaves a bit to be desired. But once you settle in to the clever filmmaking, and with it are distracted to what become sudden, intense twists, the film has played out in an immensely enjoyable way. That is why it gets a 10. It isn't just for film nerds who love the long shots (which I do), but there are some characters that you love to watch and a really cool, but low key at times and high anxiety at others. Go see this. Don't worry about its middling rating. It is awesome. Though maybe more of a "guys movie" than a film for all.
Jun 7, 2016
9
While far from a perfect movie, there are enough fresh ideas in the script and clever cinematography that make Too Late a very entertaining mystery film. On the acting side, John Hawke's performance carries the film, and his vulnerability mixed with a desire to protect others make his character a truly remarkable protagonist. I had a ton of fun watching this movie, and if you get a chance to see it in 35mm, absolutely do it.
Feb 26, 2016
67
Undeniably ambitious, Hauck’s debut is a fascinating study of genre homage and cinematic technique that wears its heart on its sleeve, even if it’s not always aware of that fact.
Mar 17, 2016
60
With its overt nods to movies, nonlinear structure and purple-tinged dialogue, the self-conscious artifice of Hauck’s first feature can be suffocating. This narrative puzzle should be more fun than it is.
Mar 31, 2016
50
Too Late is a good-looking gimmick of a movie, one that will only be shown in theaters on 35mm film. Old-school advocate Quentin Tarantino would be proud — as he should be, since this noir starring John Hawkes feels like a big old valentine to him.
Mar 23, 2016
40
Emblazoned with ambition, this throwback Seventies-style private-eye movie (think Robert Altman’s "The Long Goodbye" or Robert Aldrich’s "Hustle") seems more invested in its form than its content.
Mar 16, 2016
25
As exampled in “Martha Marcy May Marlene,” any chance to hear Hawkes perform solo on guitar is time well spent. It’s time well needed, too, as it provides a moment of reflection to remember why we came — Hawkes — and wonder how he found himself in such a confounding misfire.
Jan 5, 2021
7
A tad uneven in places, this movie gets by on the performance of Hawke as well as some clever cinematography.
Jul 30, 2022
4
This is a sad and sometimes relatively gritty film - the plot was annoyingly slow and it didn't feel like it had any real direction at times but it does pick up a bit, a while later. I wasn't convinced it was worth watching for a while but the acting by one or two characters made me stick with it for the most part. This isn't by any means a memorable film and the story is far from original, it isn't a film I'd recommend but it's not quite especially awful, just, also, it's certainly not good. No, don't bother with this one.
Production Company:
- Foe Killer Films
Release Date:Mar 18, 2016
Duration:1 h 47 m
Tagline:A movie about a missing woman... and a lost man.
Awards
Twin Cities Film Fest, US
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Oldenburg Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Los Angeles Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
