The Last Command 1928

Mordaunt Hall, New York Times: If there are moments when Mr. Jannings holds the same expression and pose too long, you are rewarded for the most part with a brilliant performance in which there is a wealth of imagination. Read more

Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader: Sternberg's direction makes this second only to The Docks of New York as the most accomplished of his silent films. Read more

David Thomson, The New Republic: Sternberg is a true master. Read more

Tony Rayns, Time Out: The sheer sophistication of Sternberg's visuals makes nearly all current releases look old-fashioned. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Plenty of direction and as much photography. There doesn't appear to be a miss or skip either. Read more