The Last Descent

2016

Action / Drama

12
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 72% · 2 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 72% · 100 ratings
IMDb Rating 5.5/10 10 1494 1.5K

inspired by a true story rescue cave based on true story trapped spelunking

Plot summary

In 2009 John Jones entered Nutty Putty Cave with his brother Josh. What happened next has been a topic of much discussion and controversy ever since. Over 127 rescuers responded to the call for aid, and each one has their own take on the events. A story about love, life, and human connection. Ultimately it is the story about how clearly you can see what matters most when you are at the edge of life and death. Made with cooperation from members of John's immediate family.

Director

Isaac Halasima Photo
Isaac Halasima

Top cast

Mason D. Davis Photo
Mason D. Davis as Young Man in Dark
Alexis Johnson Photo
Alexis Johnson as Emily Jones
John Hinckley Photo
John Hinckley as Older Rescuer
Susan Phelan Photo
Susan Phelan as John's Mother
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891.44 MB
1280*534
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 45 min
Seeds 1
1.68 GB
1920*800
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 45 min
Seeds 13

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by uscmd 6 / 10

Secret to inner peace, knowing when to quit

This movie deeply impacted me, on many levels. I'm old, but in my youth, I did things, pushed the envelope, that to others might seem crazy. After med school, after marrying, my life choices flattened out a little. I can understand why John went into the cave, the feeling of needing one more adrenalin fix. But, and I say this with love and humility, John was a damned fool. Loving beautiful wife, the girl he dreamed about. Through med school, soon to be a pediatric cardiologist. One healthy beautiful child, soon to have a second. Parents and siblings that loved him. Good health and prosperity. And instead of dropping to his knees and thanking God for his gifts, he crumpled that life into a ball and threw it away.Its important in life to appreciate good, and not beat yourself up, because you think there should be more. Youi think you deserve great.....whatever that is. In nearly 50 years as an M. D. I've seen so much imaginary discontent, people that seemed to have it made, but managed to find something to feel bad about. Things that 99% of their family. Friends would think, "are you crazy?"Personally I think this is why theres so much addiction in the world. The inability to find contentment. The movie was well made. The acting solid. Directing, casting etc., all great.But, if you want to give Dr. Jones tragedy meaning, look to your own life. Examine the self destructive behaviors that put your "good" at risk. Too bad John was unable to do this.
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Reviewed by kirstin_mcdonald 7 / 10

Heartwrenching

I saw this story as a clip on a tv show and did a wee bit of research online to find out the story of what happened. This film is heart wrenching and if you aren't claustrophobic before then that may change by the end of the film. I don't want to spoil the film for those who haven't seen it but it is worth watching.

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