SYNOPSICS
The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce (2008) is a English,Irish movie. Michael James Rowland has directed this movie. Adrian Dunbar,Ciarán McMenamin,Dan Wyllie,Don Hany are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2008. The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce (2008) is considered one of the best Biography,Drama,History,Horror,Western movie in India and around the world.
In 1824 and the British penal colony of VanDiemen's Land is little more than a living hell. Chained to a wall in the darkness of a Hobart cell, Pearce is visited by Father Connolly,the parish priest of the fledgling colony and a fellow Irishman. The harrowing confession Pearce makes, shocks the priest and the British establishment to the core.
The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce (2008) Trailers
- The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce - HD Trailer
- The Tender Hook Trailer 2008
- Van Diemen's Land Trailer
- VAN DIEMEN'S LAND - Official Trailer
- VAN DIEMEN'S LAND - Teaser 1
- 2008 IF Awards Trailer
- The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce - Teaser Trailer in HD
- The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce - Teaser Trailer - HD
The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce (2008) Reviews
A captivating confession of cannibalism
Alexander Pearce was not a hero, he was not a character that you immediately feel sorry for; but he was a man who lived in the most desolate penal colony in Australia. A man driven to escape from the cruelty he endured. A man who yearned for his freedom and would do anything to survive the harshness of his surrounds. The documentary is cleverly driven by narration from the man who he confessed to, a Catholic priest and fellow Irishman. It captures the ruggedness of the bush, the desperation of the human condition and the cruel and barbarous English occupation of Tasmania. The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce is a well paced, well told and captivating confession of cannibalism.
top marks
The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce blew me away... it is by far the most intense piece I've seen in ages. Not in the least gruesome or hard to watch - on the contrary, it is beautifully shot and paced, with a haunting soundtrack and scenery out of this world. You could have heard a pin drop at the preview screening at Clones Film Festival this year. Excellent performances from Ciaran McMenamin, Adrian Dunbar and the rest of the cast. And a true story of complete desperation at the end of the world. The last taboo.... I couldn't decide if the film should have been longer or if I'd seen enough after barely an hour. I believe the latter to be the case - it packs such a punch in such a short time and is so well edited that it's job is well and truly done.
One man's hunger is another's worst fear.
This is the story of Alexander Pearce, an Irish Convict taken to Australia by the British. The story is a gripping tale about survival and hunger amongst a group of convicts. A story that will surely make one sit back and wonder if they would do the same thing given the same circumstances. The story of Alexander Pearce will have you stuck to your seat, but at the same time, may have you running for the nearest bathroom. A truly fascinating and well acted story. Recommended!
Excellent acting - great story
This movie shows us all what we already know deep down. No one can judge someone else's actions unless he or she has been in the same situation. That's why people should always be careful when claiming "I could/would never do *whatever action*". I can't agree more with Philip Conolly's words: "The world is always easier understood held at a distance with tales of monsters and the like." and "A full belly is prerequisite to all manner of good. Without that no man knows what hunger will make him do." Beautiful nature shots, good music, great acting, great story. It's rather short though but isn't that just the charming Irish, strong, silent type way of doing things? :) Definitely recommended.
Confessions of a Cannibal
'The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce' depicts a horrific account based on the confession of a petty Irish thief. The movie is just about a mere hour long (pretty tight editing!) and yet it leaves the viewer with an unsettling feeling. Filmed beautifully, the natural Tasmanian landscape looks stunning, isolated, unfriendly and unsympathetic. It still astonished me how the characters were driven to participate in such heinous acts. The way it starts by them selecting the youngest member, sends a chill down the spine. Could their criminal past having something to do with the decision-making? Did their time in prison cause them to become savages? Was it all just hunger driven? Some questions also arise as to why Mather didn't kill Greenhill when he had the chance (since Greenhill clearly intended to finish him off)? Why didn't Pearce and Mather run their separate ways any sooner? The use of not-so-well known actors gives it less of a typical movie-like feel. All the actors look and act authentic. Dunbar and Mcmenamin are brilliant in the conversational scene. Given the short running time, I was surprised as to how quickly it finished and wished it was longer. However I doubt whether it would have been as effective.