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Jun 14, 2025

Really enjoyed. I can't help feeling like something was missing (though I can't quite put my finger on what it is that's missing either!) so I wouldn't quite go as high as 5 stars but it was a thoughtful look at a man who has lived a lot of life and experiences some of the different sides of humanity, on his extraordinarily long journey. It's a really masterful performance by Spall, too. Well worth a watch.

Feb 10, 2025

I wanted to like this but too much cheap sentimentality and way too many flashbacks make it impossible to watch. Nine minutes was my limit.

Feb 7, 2025

Mawkish and simplistic script undermines a good premise. Spall does his best and that just about makes it worth it.

Nov 6, 2024

The Last Bus is a deeply touching journey of love, loss, and resilience. At its core, it’s about one man’s devotion to honoring his late wife’s final wish — a journey that’s both physically and emotionally challenging. The film doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities older people face, but these moments are beautifully balanced by unexpected acts of kindness from strangers; giving it a bittersweet warmth. With skillful direction, it feels as if we’re right there beside him, sharing each setback and every heartwarming encounter. It’s a story that lingers — a quiet, brilliant tribute to love that transcends loss.

Oct 20, 2024

This film had so much potential and had expected a feel good end. However, apart from some initial, uplifting views and a great performance from Timothy Spall this emphasised the worst of humanity and was actually quite depressing. We kept waiting for it to lighten up and there to be one or two more helpful people en route.

Sep 20, 2024

possibly the most depressing film I've ever watched.

Aug 10, 2024

Even the great Timothy Spell can't elevate this mediocre piece of drivel, with it's irritating whimsy, cardboard characters and unrealistic dialogue. Nothing about this film is even slightly believable. It's easy enough to watch, but hard to recommend.

Jun 29, 2024

The central theme is a good one. An old man, his wife recently passed away, travels the length of the country on numerous bus journeys using his bus pass to complete an important deed and to revisit his past. Although Timothy Spall is, as you would expect, a class act, what goes on around him feels overly sentimental and at times very clunky. The acting of the various villains of the piece is weak, some of the situations he encounters seem highly unlikely and the script is sometimes quite naive. The final scenes are genuinely heart warming but I’m afraid this didn’t salvage what for me was a disappointment.

Jun 21, 2024

An old man goes on a long journey through the UK- why and to what end we learn be watching his progress. It is one of the few films that do not spell it out but just show laconically life. And I cryed. I loved the film because it takes its time and that is part of the secret why not everybody get's it.

Jun 20, 2024

It's touching, moving and an emotional journey. A must watch. This is an example of a film that snobby critics just don't get. My only criticism is that I didn't recognise any scenery outside of Scotland. They made a big deal about Tom passing through Liverpool, Hereford, Bristol etc though none of those places appeared in the film.

May 9, 2024

If you're looking for action this is not the film for you. This film is a nostalgic, soulful celebration of life. I cried a couple of times watching it, and I don't cry easily. This is a beautiful last hymn to life, celebrating shared experience, humanity and love.

Feb 8, 2024

I'm not one to be easily moved. I'm also not one to leave reviews, but on both counts there's always the exception. One of the critics reviews mentioned "A typical English film. Meaning it features a rather small story, is filled with quirky moments, involves no action sequences, and strong acting" Yep, that's how I like them! Likeable 'human' characters, believable, humour and warmth, understated, leaving some things unsaid and between the lines. My only critique really is that Tom seemed to find more than an unlucky amount of truly awful people among the really good ones. Not a good advert for tourism in Britain?

Feb 4, 2024

This is a very touching film and Timothy Spall is magnificent. I can't imagine anyone not being moved by this story and Spall's performance.

Jan 4, 2024

Wow Why does nobody like this . Absolute must see Sad and so poignant Congrats to Timothy Spall To Go back to Fulfill his Wife`s wishes We were both in tears as he made his journey back Fantastic

Dec 31, 2023

The story of a dying old man on a long journey. That's all the plot there is. It's full of inconsequential scenes and characters who add nothing to the plot but tedium.

Dec 31, 2023

O viúvo Tom decide fazer uma viagem de ônibus de John O'Groats, na Escócia, até Land's End, na Cornualha, para pagar uma promessa a sua esposa. Na viagem, ele vai encontrando o melhor e o pior da humanidade, ao mesmo tempo que torna-se uma celebridade na Internet. O Último Ônibus é um filme pequeno, mas que trata de assuntos muito humanos, como o grande amor, o respeito pelas pessoas (independente de idade ou religião), a solidariedade. Timothy Spall dá um show de interpretação, tanto fisicamente, que você acha que ele tem a idade do personagem, como nas características psicológicas. Tom era apaixonado por sua esposa e percebemos isso nos vários flashbacks. O interessante é ele se tornar uma espécie de herói apenas por tentar cumprir uma promessa. É um filme tocante mesmo para os corações de pedra.

Dec 30, 2023

It is a beautiful film about an older man travelling on buses to fulfil his wife's last wish. The producer cleverly incorporated today's British society's good and bad.

Dec 26, 2023

This was a really poignant movie, with a great cast and lots of heart. It proved to me what an amazing actor Timothy Spall is. His portrayal was totally believable, nuanced and you felt his pain. A fantastic film.

Dec 20, 2023

A reminder there are an awful lot of good people out there.

Dec 14, 2023

It is awful ,sentimental, unrealistic and limp acting. Why did Spall sign up for this film?

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