The Last Shot (2025) Review: A Hitman's Familiar Last Job

This The Last Shot review covers a Thai action crime film from director Puttipong Nakthong, released on 27 November 2025. It follows a hitman who wants to quit, which is a story action fans know well. The question is whether the gunplay and the leads can lift it.

The Last Shot Review: The Story So Far (No Spoilers)

The Last Shot (original Thai title: มือปืน) centers on Petch, a professional killer who is tired of the life. He wants out, but leaving is never simple in this world. Love, loyalty and a thirst for revenge all pull at him, and he ends up taking one last job.

The film's tagline sums up the pitch: one last bullet, do or die. The plot is built around that final assignment, and the marketing says his future and freedom rest on it. I won't go beyond that setup, because the fun lies in watching how the pressure builds.

It's a classic crime setup. If you've seen a few "one last job" thrillers, you'll know the shape of the road ahead, even if the details differ.

What Works in The Last Shot

The action is the main draw. Early audience and critic comments call it a decent Asian action flick, and the shootouts are where the film feels most confident. It keeps the focus on the gun as the title promises.

The production is also tidy for a genre film at this scale. One Thai-language reviewer called it the director's least polished but most complete work, and still enjoyable for its direction, production and cast. That matches the impression here: a film with rough edges that mostly knows what it wants to be.

• Clear, easy-to-follow action beats

• A tight 113-minute runtime

• A simple hook that gets going quickly

Fans of action movie reviews will find plenty of familiar pleasures here, delivered without much fuss.

The Last Shot Cast and Performances

The The Last Shot cast is led by Somphol Rungphanit as Petch. Patara Eksangkul plays Bom, and one published review singles out the chemistry between these two as the strongest element of the film. That fits what the story needs, because the emotional tug of war depends on their bond.

Sarika Sathsilpsupa appears as Sai, while Benjamin Joseph Varney plays Ton and Auttakorn Boonpeng plays Sumlee. Chatchai Plengpanich is Somjit, a familiar name that adds some weight to the ensemble.

The supporting roles are written lightly, so the actors often have to do a lot with little. The leads handle the load better than the script gives them reason to.

Where The Last Shot Stumbles

The biggest problem is the story itself. One reviewer called it "as old as the mountains," and it's hard to disagree that the plot rarely surprises. If you want a fresh take on the reluctant killer, this isn't it.

Character depth is the other weak spot. The film doesn't dig into its characters' pasts, which makes the talk of loyalty and revenge feel thinner than it should. When a story is about escaping history, we need to know what that history is.

The result is a film that works in the moment but fades quickly. Audience scores reflect that: IMDb lists 6.3/10, according to its IMDb page, which suggests decent but unspectacular reception.

Is The Last Shot Worth Watching?

Yes, if you want a straightforward Thai action crime film and aren't expecting anything groundbreaking. The action and the lead pairing give it enough energy for a casual evening. The familiar plot and thin backstories keep it from becoming a standout.

It's a modest, competent entry. If you enjoy the genre and you're curious about Thai action cinema, it's a reasonable pick. If you've grown tired of the "last job" formula, you may find it a wash.

For more in the same vein, try our crime movie reviews or the mind-swap thriller covered in our Assassin (2023) review.

Who Will Enjoy The Last Shot

• Action fans who value gunfights over complicated plots

• Viewers curious about Thai crime cinema

• Anyone who likes a short, simple thriller built around a reluctant killer