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The Last Seduction, released in 1994, is a neo-noir thriller directed by John Dahl, depicting the seductive and manipulative Bridget Gregory, played by Linda Fiorentino. The film begins with Bridget and her husband, Clay Gregory, played by Bill Pullman, living in New York City. Bridget, a sophisticated and smart woman, leaves her husband with almost a million dollars that Clay has embezzled from his clients, with the intention of starting a new life far away from New York.

Bridget arrives in a small town in upstate New York, where she meets Mike Swale, played by Peter Berg, a naive man whom she seduces and becomes involved with. As she weaves her dangerous web, Bridget starts to plot revenge against the people she left behind in New York and is willing to go to any lengths to get what she wants. The more Bridget manipulates Mike, the more he falls in love with her, and the more he is willing to do her bidding.

As Bridget's past catches up with her, her husband resurfaces, seeking the stolen money from Bridget, and she realizes that she needs to get rid of him once and for all. With the help of Mike, Bridget plans the perfect crime to rid herself of her husband and get away with the stolen money. But as her plans become more intricate, the lines between love and manipulation begin to blur, making it impossible to differentiate between Bridget's games and her true nature.

Linda Fiorentino delivers a standout performance as Bridget Gregory, portraying a femme fatale like never seen before. She exudes charm, intelligence, and a chilling sense of manipulation, making it difficult not to be captivated by her. Peter Berg, on the other hand, gives an excellent performance as Mike the small-town guy who falls for the wrong woman. The dynamic between both actors creates an intriguing contrast, with Fiorentino's commanding presence in every scene, and Berg's vulnerability emanating his character.

The movie's cinematography deserves recognition, with director John Dahl capturing the dark and moody atmosphere of the film through its noir elements. The camera work is clean and steady, with minimalistic musical scores that add a sense of tension to each scene. The lighting is also used to great effect, with shots mostly happening in low light, theatrically using shadows and light to highlight the mood and feel of each scene.

Overall, The Last Seduction is a thrilling movie that keeps you engaged from beginning to end. Linda Fiorentino's stellar performance as Bridget is reason enough to watch this movie, but John Dahl's direction and the script, written by Steve Barancik, also bring a lot of depth and intrigue to the story. The film keeps you guessing until its explosive finale and shows why it has garnered a reputation as being one of the best neo-noir thrillers of the nineties.

The Last Seduction is a 1994 thriller with a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 7.0 and a MetaScore of 85.