BOULEVARD Trailer: This is Robin Williams' Final Dramatic Performance

This trailer for Boulevard fills me with sadness, not because it looks like a sad film — thought it may have its moments — but because this is the first time in months that I've seen Robin Williams on screen. Seeing him again, even in a subdued role like this, is still heartbreaking, and it brings back the same rush of feelings I had when I first found out he died.

It's also a sad reminder of the kind of work we won't ever get to see from the legendary actor, who was widely known for his comedic performances but could deliver a hell of a dramatic punch when called upon. This will be the last film in which Williams appears physically; he provides the voice of a dog in the Simon Pegg movie Absolutely Anything, which will arrive in the U.K. on August 14th (we're still waiting to hear about a U.S. release date for that one). Boulevard hits limited theaters on July 17th.

Dito Montiel (The Son of No One) takes a refreshing direction with his latest film, Boulevard, a subtle and moving drama following a devoted husband and dutiful bank employee who begins to confront his own secrets. What starts as an aimless drive down an unfamiliar street turns into a life-altering decision for the curious Nolan Mack (Robin Williams). For many years, Nolan and his wife Joy (Kathy Baker) have embraced their marriage as a convenient distraction from facing reality. When he meets a troubled young man named Leo (Roberto Aguire) on his drive home, Nolan finds himself breaking from the confines of his old life. Robin Williams gives an adept performance as the enlightened but unraveling Nolan. Montiel’s seasoned direction builds just the right amount of tension between the players and their now questionable relationships.