Director: Greg Garthe
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 87 minutes
TMDB Rating: 4.6/10

Plot: When Rock Bottom Isn’t Low Enough

Last Call tells the chaotic tale of Danny (Travis Van Winkle) and Phil (Ryan Hansen), two aimless cousins who are given one final shot to redeem themselves when they’re tasked with running the family bar. Their wealthy uncle (played by Christopher Lloyd) threatens to cut them off unless they prove they can keep the dive afloat for a week without burning it down—literally or figuratively. With no business skills, lots of booze, and even more bad ideas, the duo launches into a week of wild parties, misguided promotions, and deeply inappropriate decisions. As the hangovers pile up, so do the revelations about friendship, responsibility, and what it actually takes to grow up.

Visual Style: Sitcom Meets Party Flick

Greg Garthe leans into a bright, sitcom-like aesthetic with clean, colorful visuals that match the film’s frat-boy energy. The bar, essentially the main set piece, is shot with kinetic energy—boisterous scenes are intercut with rapid pacing and quick dialogue. While the visual style doesn’t break new ground, it serves its comedic purpose effectively, especially when chaos hits its peak.

Cast: Solid Comedic Timing in a Lightweight Ensemble

Travis Van Winkle (Danny): Van Winkle plays the cocky, immature ringleader with just enough charm to make his antics tolerable, if not entirely redeemable.

Ryan Hansen (Phil): Hansen brings his classic likable-dolt energy to the screen, offering deadpan humor and surprising emotional beats that anchor the comedy when it veers toward the absurd.

Christopher Lloyd (Uncle): As the stern but quirky benefactor, Lloyd offers gravitas and delivers some of the film’s driest, most memorable one-liners.

Supporting Cast: A rotating ensemble of comic actors—including Tara Reid and Clint Howard—adds depth to the bar’s revolving-door of disasters and debauchery.

Themes: Immaturity, Second Chances, and Self-Sabotage

Beneath the beer-soaked antics lies a surprisingly sincere story about arrested development and the fear of responsibility. Last Call taps into familiar tropes—man-child redemption arcs, reluctant growth, proving your worth to family—but keeps it palatable with fast humor and enough absurdity to avoid becoming preachy.

Reception: A Quiet Pour at the Comedy Bar

Last Call was released with little fanfare and received mixed-to-negative reviews. Audiences praised the comedic chemistry between the leads but found the film derivative in its themes and structure. With a TMDB rating hovering around 4.6, it sits in that niche of passable background comedy—enjoyable in parts, forgettable overall.

The Critic’s Verdict

Last Call doesn’t aim for highbrow laughs or indie nuance. It’s loud, crude, and breezy—and sometimes, that’s enough. If you’re in the mood for a low-stakes, laugh-a-minute comedy about slackers barely holding it together, it’s worth a casual stream. Just don’t expect a top-shelf experience.

Rating: 5/10

An uneven but mildly amusing barroom comedy that delivers a buzz, not a blast.

Pair With

Beerfest (2006) for more over-the-top boozy comedy, or Waiting… (2005) if you want to see the restaurant industry version of the same slacker vibe.

Cultural Footprin

While not widely remembered, Last Call captures the early 2010s flavor of post-Hangover bro-comedy and remains a serviceable entry for fans of small-stakes redemption arcs laced with alcohol and slapstick.