THE LAST GREAT WILDERNESS is a weird little Scottish movie. The copy I saw of it was so cheap that it looked like it had been filmed on somebody's Camcorder, although I'm sure that wasn't the case. It's a film that's heavily indebted to THE WICKER MAN in terms of storyline, which sees a pair of disparate characters heading up to a remote village and encountering some very weird locals.If I'm honest I didn't enjoy this film at all. The script is sub-par and the quirky character work doesn't really add anything to the experience. Most of the second half, which is where the interesting stuff lies, is shot in the dark so that it's difficult to see what's going on. None of the characters are remotely sympathetic, and come the end I didn't really understand or care what was happening to them either. Other than minor roles for TRIAL & RETRIBUTION tag-team David Heyman and Victoria Smurfit, THE LAST GREAT WILDERNESS has very little going for it.

Watched it knowing very little about it, ended up extremely pleased! Merging many genre's in the process, this film isn't for everyone, butshows the mainstream how its done! Shows the beauty of the low budget films focus on mood, aesthetics and acting to ensure full engagement. The charm of the Scottish landscapes also adds a delicious, raw edge. On top of superb performances all round, very likable characters and the mystique element of the narrative that builds up, creates a fairly original vibe. Very interesting film for those interested in the more rewarding realms of British cinema. Also features The Pastels which just adds that extra sweetness

I was almost put off this film by ubercritic Philip French's savage review in the Observer: "a risible Scottish fiasco". Ouch! But it's very much better than that - as the high rating by IMDB voters suggests.What Mr French seems to have missed is that this is a comedy - a deliciously dark comedy. The script plays with cliched genres such as the road movie and the horror movie - with subtle twists and knowing jokes. And although its tongue is always firmly in its cheek, it has interesting things to say about the crazy ways we try to deal with problems in life...Any director exploring the funny side of madness, murder, shamanism, assisted suicide, crucifiction, and immolation is taking a bit of a risk. But on the whole, David MacKenzie pulls off his debut with aplomb. There are excellent performances from brother Alistair MacKenzie, the fragrant Victoria Smurfitt and the usual Scottish suspects, and a standout soundtrack from Glasgow unit The Pastels.Quite a funky and thought-provoking night out - well worth seeing.

I thought this movie was excellent in every way. I didn't find it a one-actor movie at all. Although it focused a bit on Charlie, Vince and all the characters in the lodge were just as important. I thought all the actors did a great job. (I've not seen Monarch of the Glen, but I want to now!) Wonderful movie...wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. Hopefully at least a few people outside of Edinburgh will see it! :)