The Last Thing He Wanted

Synopsis

The Last Thing He Wanted is a thriller film based on the book by Joan Didion. The story follows a veteran journalist, played by Anne Hathaway, who gets entangled in the dangerous world of arms dealing while trying to investigate an intriguing story. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she is faced with difficult choices that put her life and the lives of those close to her in jeopardy. The movie explores themes of corruption, betrayal, and the complexities of the global arms trade. With high-stakes suspense and unexpected twists, The Last Thing He Wanted keeps viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Cast

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  Anne Hathaway

  Elena McMahon

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  Ben Affleck

  Treat Morrison

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  Rosie Perez

  Alma Guerrero

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  Willem Dafoe

  Richard McMahon

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  Edi Gathegi

  Jones

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  Mel Rodriguez

  Barry Sedlow

Reviews

The Last Thing He Wanted has faced mixed reviews from critics. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a dismal 5% rating, with critics criticizing the confusing plot and lack of character development. IMDb users rated it 4.4/10, echoing similar sentiments about the film being convoluted and hard to follow. Metacritic gave it a score of 35/100, highlighting the film's ambitious themes but ultimately feeling that it fell short in execution. Despite the negative feedback, some critics appreciated Anne Hathaway's performance and the film's attempt at tackling complex political issues. Overall, The Last Thing He Wanted received polarizing reviews, with some finding it intriguing while others found it frustrating.