The Last Kiss (2006 film)
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| Directed by | Tony Goldwyn |
| Produced by |
Gary Lucchesi Tom Rosenberg Marcus Viscidi Andre Lamal |
| Screenplay by |
Zach Braff Paul Haggis |
| Based on |
L' Ultimo Bacio by Gabriele Muccino |
| Starring |
Zach Braff Jacinda Barrett Casey Affleck Rachel Bilson Blythe Danner Tom Wilkinson |
| Music by | Michael Penn |
| Cinematography | Tom Stern |
| Edited by | Lisa Zeno Churgin |
| Distributed by |
United States: DreamWorks Pictures United Kingdom: Momentum Pictures France: SND Groupe M6 Non-USA: Lakeshore Entertainment |
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Running time
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115 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million |
| Box office | $15,852,401 |
The Last Kiss is a 2006 American romantic comedy-drama film which is based on the 2001 Italian film L'ultimo bacio, directed by Gabriele Muccino. The plot revolves around a young couple and their friends struggling with adulthood and issues of relationships and commitment.
The film stars Zach Braff, Jacinda Barrett, Casey Affleck and Rachel Bilson. The screenplay was written by Braff and Paul Haggis, and directed by Tony Goldwyn.
Much of The Last Kiss was filmed in and around Madison, Wisconsin. As with Garden State, Braff was involved with the film's soundtrack. The first teaser trailer was released on Braff's official website in mid-June 2006.
Michael and his live-in girlfriend Jenna appear to have the perfect relationship. Jenna is ten weeks pregnant, and her parents are pressuring the pair to get married, but Jenna claims that Michael's work pressures and her working on her dissertation render it an inopportune time for marriage. The real reason, unbeknownst to anyone, is that Michael feels trapped and scared. Although he considers Jenna an ideal companion, Michael is having second thoughts.
In a chance encounter at a wedding, Michael meets Kim, to whom he confides about his relationship. Kim guesses he is about to break up with Jenna and becomes flirtatious. While Michael is intrigued by Kim's youthfulness, openness, and spirit, he does not succumb to temptation. The two part ways with Kim telling Michael where she attends school and when and where she usually hangs out.
Michael eventually seeks her out at the Memorial Union but tells Kim he was in the area only because of a client meeting. Kim senses his romantic interest and, while Michael drives her home, invites him to a party. Michael accepts. Back in the office, Michael constructs an excuse to be away from Jenna on the night of the party. He asks Chris, his friend and co-worker, to cover for him in case Jenna calls. Chris suspects Michael has met another woman and wishes to avoid becoming involved, as Chris himself has just left his wife; he knows first hand how painful a breakup can be. Michael denies the existence of another woman and merely says he will "be with an old college friend".
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