Last cab to darwin movie trailer, news, cast, interviews. The australian film last cab to darwin is currently in theatres throughout the country. Jacki weaver is the films biggest name outside its country of origin. Actually, though, last cab is a gentle, lowkey drama about a dying mans bid to leave this world on his own terms. In last cab to darwin, rex michael caton, a cab driver in the mining town broken hill, has spent his life avoiding. Last cab to darwin is also the title of an australian comedydrama biopic directed and produced by jeremy sims and based on the 2003 play of the same name by reg cribb. Taking the long way home in last cab to darwin the. Reg cribb last train to freo bran nue dae and i drove to broken hill and then on to darwin researching the story back in 2001, so thats years, says directorcowriter sims last train to freo beneath hill 60.
Polly ningali lawford and rex michael caton enjoy an intimate moment in last cab to darwin. Last cab to darwin seventyyearold taxi driver rex has been content to live his entire life in his dusty hometown. The australian drama last cab to darwin telegraphs a pivotal moral decision in its narrative so prematurely it leaves little doubt over the films resolution and identity. Actors michael caton and jacki weaver have starring roles in the film. Mark coles smith in last cab to darwin 2015 mark coles smith and emma. Last cab to darwin not the real story of voluntary. Despite its somber theme, the film is mainly a conventional road movie a picaresque journey across australias dazzling interior that changes.
Last cab to darwin is a masterfully written and expertly directed film that shows due care for what would be left in the hearts and minds of those who see it. Last cab to darwin is a movie starring michael caton, ningali lawford, and mark coles smith. A mild, largely inoffensive film, with a strong central performance from michael caton, last cab to darwin tells the tale of taxidriver max, who decides to drive through the centre of australia from broken hill to darwin, in order to legally commit assisted suicide, after the northern territory legalised euthanasia. Now jeremy sims last cab to darwin, a warmhearted drama with michael caton as a dying taxidriver heading to the northern territory to take advantage of the euthanasia laws, starts a boutique run in the us this weekend. Its not a great movie but its a good movie worth watching. Directed by jeremy sims last train to freo, beneath hill 60 from a screenplay by sims and reg cribb last train to freo, bran nue dae adapted from cribs play of the same name, last cab to darwin is a moving australian indie film about a man trying to take control of his life, or more specifically, of the end of his life when he finds out that his cancer is terminal. Michael caton stars in the movie last cab to darwin.
When rex, a broken hill cab driver, is told he doesnt have long to live. The topic of euthanasia guides last cab to darwins road trip across australia, as a. For some of the film, its little more than a standard roadtrip movie. Bell had to return home, where he died a painful and protracted death a few months later. Directed by jeremy sims last train to freo, beneath hill 60 from a screenplay by sims and reg cribb last train to freo, bran nue dae adapted from cribs play of the same name, last cab to darwin is a moving australian indie film about a man trying to take control of his life, or more specifically, of the end of his life when he finds out. The movie based on the stage play of the same title is based on the true story of broken hill taxi driver max bell who, in the early 1990s, was diagnosed with. Australia s top achievements in film and television of 2015 were celebrated last night at the 5th. Last cab to darwin 2016 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. When rex, a broken hill cab driver, is told he doesnt have long to live, he.
In the early 2000s, reg cribb wrote a play based on the case, last cab to darwin, that won the 2003 wa premier and queensland premier awards, while being shortlisted for their victorian and nsw equivalents. Last cab to darwin soundtrack from 2015, composed by ed kuepper. Still, grimness doesnt dominate this gloriously shot road trip, which covers 2,000 kilometers of australian outback and big swathes. Last cab to darwin is directed by jeremy sims and stars michael caton, ningali lawfordwolf, mark coles smith, emma hamilton, jacki weaver, david field, john howard and alan dukes. Last cab to darwin strains to deal with endoflife issues. As a film, it doesnt feel tied to its theatrical roots at all, fitting naturally into the cinematic medium with a. Last cab to darwin tells the story of a taxi driver from broken hill, diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer, who in 1996 drove all the way to darwin to try an take advantage of the new euthanasia laws being enacted in the northern territory. Get your swag on with discounted movies to stream at home, exclusive movie gear, access to advanced screenings and discounts galore.
Last cab to darwin began as a stage play, originally running at the opera house with barry otto in the lead role, and its move to the screen has been a thirteen year process. In a moving, deeply spiritual film about an aging taxi driver dying of stomach cancer, the protagonist sets out on a drive across australia to an. Based on cribbs 2003 play of the same name, it stars michael caton, ningali lawford, mark coles smith, emma hamilton, and jacki weaver, who was in the original cast of the play. Central to the plot is the controversial theme of voluntary euthanasia. Last cab to darwin 2016 stream and watch online moviefone. Like the play, the film was inspired by the true story of max bell, a taxi driver who traveled from broken hill to darwin to seek euthanasia after. Get lost in last cab to darwins suicidal outback road. But sims and cribb wanted to avoid becoming too preachy on the subject, and the film is leavened with generous touches of humour and warmth. Like the play, the film was inspired by the true story of max bell, a taxi driver who traveled from broken hill to.
It is loosely based on the story of max bell, a terminally ill taxi driver from the news south wales town of. Jun 06, 2015 polly ningali lawford and rex michael caton enjoy an intimate moment in last cab to darwin. Director jeremy sims follows up beneath hill 60 with a road movie about a death drive across the outback. Rex is a cab driver who has never left the mining town of broken hill in his life.
Adapted from a play by reg cribb and loosely based on a reallife story. Last cab to darwin 2016 a terminally ill cabdriver michael caton picks up an indigenous drifter mark coles smith and a backpacker emma hamilton while traveling through the australian. Released by sony music entertainment in 2015 containing music from last cab to darwin 2016. Nov, 2015 last cab to darwin explores some of the tough ethical issues around euthanasia, but misses the opportunity to present a balanced view of the debate. Disappointingly, this is a lightweight road trip movie, which takes few chances, provokes no debate and handholds us through a long narrative whose supposedly profound. Last cab to darwin deals with a couple of important issues, including the controversial and deeply personal issue of euthanasia, and the state of race relations in contemporary australia. Sims and his regular collaborator playwright reg cribb came across the story and thought it was a.
Ningali lawford and michael caton in 2015 australian film last cab to darwin. In last cab to darwin, rex michael caton, a cab driver in the mining town broken hill, has spent his. Its a wry film that remains upbeat without betraying its rougharoundtheedges cast of characters. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango.
Last cab to darwin pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released last cab to darwin pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten tomatoes movie pictures. Last cab to darwin explores some of the tough ethical issues around euthanasia, but misses the opportunity to present a balanced view of the debate rex michael caton is a taxi driver who has never left broken hill and who finds out his stomach cancer is now terminal. Jun 08, 2016 death is the unusual macguffin in director jeremy simss last cab to darwin, a sentimental road drama that reflects the realworld effects of cancer. When he discovers he doesnt have long to live, he decides to. Last cab to darwin has heart and humour, a sense of history about blackwhite relations, and a keen eye for the mores of its characters. While it seems that every second film deals with the topic of death, it is incredibly rare for a film to talk about euthanasia. Offing oneself has never been more winning than it is in last cab to darwin, director. The subject of last cab to darwin might be pretty downbeat. With michael caton, ningali lawford, mark coles smith, emma hamilton. Last cab to darwin pictures rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Last cab to darwin grim yet glorious georgia straight. But when hes diagnosed with terminal cancer, the news prompts rex to hit the road on an epic journey, determined to end his days on his terms. Last cab to darwin not the real story of voluntary euthanasia. Released june 10th, 2016, last cab to darwin stars michael caton, ningali lawford, mark coles smith, emma hamilton the movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 3 min, and received a score of 70 out of.
Jun 10, 2016 actually, though, last cab is a gentle, lowkey drama about a dying mans bid to leave this world on his own terms. Sep 23, 2015 the australian film last cab to darwin is currently in theatres throughout the country. Last cab to darwin soundtrack details film music reporter. In last cab to darwin, rex michael caton, a cab driver in the mining town broken hill, has spent his life avoiding getting close to people even his best friend and occasional lover polly. Collect bonus rewards from our many partners, including amc, stubs, cinemark connections, regal crown club when you link accounts. Get lost in last cab to darwins suicidal outback road trip. Like the play, the film was inspired by the true story of max bell, a taxi driver who traveled from broken hill to darwin to seek euthanasia after he. Last cab to darwin 2015 91% critics 81% audience dying of cancer, taxi driver rex discovers surprise reserves of vitality as he roadtrips through the outback on his way to his assisted suicide. Last cab to darwin is a 2015 australian film directed by jeremy sims and written by sims and reg cribb. Rex michael caton is a taxi driver who has never left broken hill and who finds out his stomach cancer is now terminal. Michael caton is touching and tender as a terminally ill taxi driver on a mission to euthanise himself, even if jeremy sims film occasionally. At the same time, the film is also yet another example of the australian fixation on landscape and the road movies that tell its story. Last cab to darwin is an evocatively shot drama exploring euthanasia. The story of the kelly gang, the first movie ever made in australia, followed the travels of ned kelly and his mates.
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