Rachel Rose’s ‘The Last Day’ Features Strong
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- Rachel Rose directs her feature debut "The Last Day", a modern adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s "Mrs. Dalloway".
- Alicia Vikander stars as Julia, a suburban housewife juggling a Fourth of July party, grief over her father’s death, and personal anxieties.
- Victoria Pedretti delivers a performance that critics say steals the show, becoming the film’s most compelling element.
- Eric Yue serves as cinematographer, using handheld camera work to create intimate, queasy visuals that heighten tension.
- The Last Day incorporates air sirens, a dead doe, fireworks, flashbacks, and a ketamine trip to destabilize characters and audience alike.
Why it matters: The film’s emphasis on strong performances positions Alicia Vikander and Victoria Pedretti as the primary draws for audiences, shaping the movie’s critical and commercial reception.
