Last Flag Flying(2017)
Synopsis
Thirty years after serving together in the Vietnam War, Larry, Sal and Richard reunite for a different type of mission: to bury Doc's son, a young Marine killed in Iraq. Forgoing the burial, the trio take the casket on a bittersweet trip up the coast to New Hampshire – along the way reminiscing and coming to terms with the shared memories of a war that continues to shape their lives.
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Script Structure and Narrative Analysis
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Pacing Verdict
The screenplay maintains a steady narrative momentum through its road-trip structure, with dialogue that effectively balances rapid exchanges and deliberate pauses, particularly in the bar and train scenes. However, Act 2 (scenes 26-45) drags slightly with extended philosophical debates and repetitive drinking sequences, while the final act's emotional payoff feels somewhat rushed after the leisurely buildup. The information delivery is efficient overall, but the middle section could benefit from tighter scene-to-scene energy management.
Narrative Archetype
A story built on a mystery that the audience wants answered as much as the protagonist does. The disruption never fully yields, it is the subject.
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