Eco · Climate policy · published 2026-08-26 · via The Guardian

Amazon's 'The Last Sunrise' fails to deliver romantic charm

The film adaptation of Anna Todd's novel follows a young dancer with a rare condition on a summer trip to Mallorca. Critics say the movie relies on melodrama and fails to utilize its sunny setting. Directed by Carlson Young, it stars Maia Reficco and Eva Longoria.

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The film follows Oriah, a dancer managing tuberous sclerosis, who spends a summer in Mallorca with her mother Isolde, portrayed by Eva Longoria. Oriah abandons her medication to fully experience a romance with Julián, a local fisherman, while her mother's company pursues acquiring the family's docks.

The review situates this production within Amazon's romance content pipeline, noting its connection to Anna Todd's earlier After series. Critics observe that the sunny Mediterranean setting is underused, with the narrative prioritizing contrived conflicts and melodramatic beats over genuine chemistry between the leads.

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