Faux Finish: The Last Lap
- Tagline
- The race for revenge is no laughing matter. Or is it?
- Description
- In the heart of the new millennium, a quirky mockumentary emerges, capturing the hilarious endeavors of retired athlete John 'The Sprint' Runningman (John Maltovich) and his nemesis, the clever con artist Slash 'The Flash' Grabber (Seahorse Connery). When John discovers his storied championship wins were orchestrated by Slash's devious schemes, he devises a playful plot for vengeance, drawing both men out of retirement for one final showdown. Directed by the visionary Kathryn Bigeowl and featuring the comedic talent of Dorothy Mackerel as 'Quick-Feet' Penny, a former track rival turned unlikely ally, 'Faux Finish: The Last Lap' sprints through a series of madcap misadventures and family-friendly guffaws, proving that the finish line isn't always as it seems.
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 2.90
- ReleaseDate
- 06/29/2023
- Genre
- Mockumentary
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.10
It seems Kathryn Bigeowl's 'Faux Finish: The Last Lap' is in it for more than just a quick jog around the comedy track. The film, sprinting with a vivacity that mirrors John 'The Sprint' Runningman's heyday, packs enough humor to leave audiences with a stitch in their sides from laughter. John Maltovich's portrayal of the washed-up athlete is a delightful medley of self-deprecation and slapstick, while Seahorse Connery's 'The Flash' is so charmingly roguish, you'd forgive him even if he swiped your last chocolate bar. The dynamic between the aging sportsmen is akin to watching two geriatric greyhounds racing; it's not the speed, but the style that wins the day here. Dorothy Mackerel as 'Quick-Feet' Penny is the secret sauce, spicing up scenes with a wit as swift as her moniker suggests. Despite its family-friendly 'G' rating, 'Faux Finish' doesn't skimp on the smart humor, making it a rare breed of mockumentary that skids across generational divides like a well-oiled scooter. It's not all breakneck laughs; the pacing occasionally hobbles like an untrained sprinter approaching the dreaded wall. However, the comedic baton-passing between this trio is enough to carry the film over the finish line with a cheer. In the race for a light-hearted, chuckle-inducing movie night, 'Faux Finish' dashes ahead of the pack—albeit with a slight limp.