Tempi's Micro Review of "The Last Word"

by Tempi Duffey

The Last Word mirrored The Butterfly Effect and Magnolia. However, it told the story four times over -- on a smaller scale. There's Harriett, a retired executive and octogenarian looking for a life, while her daughter desperately searches  for the confidence that her mother has in spades; Anne, an obituary writer looking for confidence and a purpose in life; and Brenda, a little girl looking for confidence without understanding that she's already in control. 

In the end, Harriet controls her own destiny and her obituary reads nicely; Anne begins to live her life and takes control with confidence; Brenda takes a risk and becomes awesome; and Dane, the owner of the local paper that employs Anne, finds hope, I guess. 

I liked the movie. It's fun, easy to follow and not slow at all.