Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, including The Village Voice and The New York Times. It currently holds a 58% approval rating on the website Rotten Tomatoes. The Guardian gave the film 5 out of 5, calling it "brilliant", Empire called it "a modern masterpiece". In its review, Total Film gave the movie 4 out of 5, saying "Gus Van Sant's thoughtful exploration of the death of an icon will haunt you. Make time for it". Much of the positive feedback went to Michael Pitt's performance, with Time Out saying "Pitt's performance is a masterclass". Time Out also made Last Days their film of the month.
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