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You would think that a murder case in a town of 11 people would be a little easier to solve. You’d be wrong when it comes to the remote Australian outpost of “Last Stop Larrimah,” a true crime documentary that indulges the gossip and bickering of its mutually distrustful inhabitants.
Meatloaf queen Fran, her rival, Barry, and her dog-loving bartender, Richard, are among those speaking out about the mystery of Paddy Moriarty, a “larrikin” (in Australian language) that rings every time. less. endearing Paddy and his dog disappeared one night just before Christmas in 2017. The sometimes entertaining residents of Larrimah weave theories among themselves for the film’s director, Thomas Tancred, who adds his reckless past television interviews.
Tancred finds initial charm in the Australian embrace of big personalities like these tanned veterans of the Northern Territory. But the film feels like reality shows that weave innuendo and trash talk without knowing when to stop. The intricate structure feels like overworked dough, with some dubious song tracks and a strangely dismissive treatment of police investigators. (Like a murder mystery, the film also games the system by postponing crucial information.)
The bloat undermines the fun and intrigue of the film, which can’t navigate between playing with eccentricity and committing to the notion that hell can be other people (even in an old haunt). The infighting seems quaint in the first hour, but in the second, you just want to get out of town.
Last stop Larrimah
Not qualified. Duration: 1 hour 58 minutes. Watch it on HBO platforms.