“The Last Deal” (*** out of four) was a solid underworld crime melodrama about a wealthy black-market marijuana dealer (Anthony Molinari) who finds his business and profits turned upside down with the legalization of marijuana and has to make one last score for himself and his family to get out and stay alive but multiple complications ensue. Timely and interesting storyline about marijuana’s legalization and its effects on dealers and also businesses is framed into a conventional pulp-crime story. Imperfect, as film becomes somewhat generic as it goes on, but kept on track by Molinari’s strong lead performance and good storytelling. This was shot guerilla-style with no film permits or sets.

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