BLU-RAY REVIEW: THE LAST WORD
06/04/2017

OVERVIEW: Explore the journey of life, love and second chances in the uplifting comedy, The Last Word, available on Digital HD and OnDemand on May 16, 2017 and on Blu-rayTM and DVD on June 6, 2017, from Universal Picture Home Entertainment. Starring Academy Award® winner Shirley MacLaine (Terms of Endearment, The Apartment), Amanda Seyfried (Les Miserables, Lovelace), Anne Heche (Wag the Dog, "Hung"), Thomas Sadoski (Wild, "Life in Pieces"), Philip Baker Hall (Argo, Boogie Nights) and Tom Everett Scott (La La Land, "Scream: The TV Series"), The Last Word was critically praised at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival, delightfully showcasing the path to redemption and the beauty of an unexpected friendship.

SYNOPSIS: The Last Word follows Harriet Lauler (MacLaine), a once successful businesswoman in tight control of every aspect of her life. As she reflects upon her accomplishments, Harriet is suddenly inspired to engage a young local writer, Anne Sherman (Seyfried), to pen her life's story. When the initial result doesn't meet Harriet's high expectations, she sets out to reshape the way she is remembered, dragging Anne along as an unwilling accomplice. As the journey unfolds, the two women develop a unique bond which alters not only Harriet's legacy, but also Anne's future.

BLU-RAY: The film is presented in widescreen in a 2.40:1 aspect ration preserving its theatrical format. The picture is just flawless. Not only the picture looks great in this release, also the sound it is good, a 5.1 Dolby Digital in English that provides a good complement to the picture. It also includes  English and Spanish subtitles.

VIDEO:
Widescreen (2.40:1) 16x9

AUDIO:
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1

Subtitles - English SDH 

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