Gus Van Sant’s film, Last Days is a visual portait of a troubled grunge rocker bearing more than just an uncanny resemblance to the late frontman of Nirvana. While he never names Kurt Cobain by name, the likeness is unmistakable. The film which was released in 2005, was met with a substantial amount of chatter a few years ago and it still hasn’t left my mind to this day.
Michael Pitt plays the role of Blake, a musician who seemingly loses touch with reality and all those around him in an introspective haunting portrait. The film has somewhat of an all star indie cast including Sonic Youth member Kim Gordon and Lukas Haas. If you haven’t seen the film then give it a watch and see what grabs you.
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I saw this movie a few years ago! While I have mixed thoughts about the movie itself, I absolutely adore Michael Pitt. He was so perfect for that role.
Yeah, I feel the exact same way. It was beautifully directed and shot.