“The Last Photograph” (**1/2 out of four) was a moody but meandering character study of a middle-aged bookshop owner (Danny Huston who also directed) whose life comes to a personal and emotional crossroads when his shop is robbed and his last photograph with his son is stolen from him. Huston’s strong work on both sides of the camera helps keep this unwieldy drama on track; he shows a flair for mood and eeriness but movie’s plodding pace begins to drag things down after a while. A mixed bag to be sure but worth checking out for Huston fans. Peter Raeburn’s stirring musical score is a standout.

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