Last Christmas

Name: Last Christmas
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: November 8, 2019
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 50
Cast: Bilal Zafar, Boris Isakovic, David Mumeni, Emilia Clarke, Emma Thompson

2019

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Universal Pictures | Release Date: November 8, 2019 | PG-13

Starring: Bilal Zafar, Boris Isakovic, David Mumeni, Emilia Clarke, Emma Thompson, Henry Golding, Ingrid Oliver, Jade Anouka, John-Luke Roberts, Liran Nathan, Lucy Miller, Lydia Leonard, Madison Ingoldsby, Margaret Clunie, Max Baldry, Michelle Yeoh, Nasir Jama, Patti LuPone, Peter Mygind, Peter Serafinowicz, Rebecca Root, Rob Delaney, Ruth Horrocks, Sue Perkins

Summary: Kate (Emilia Clarke) harumphs around London, a bundle of bad decisions accompanied by the jangle of bells on her shoes, another irritating consequence from her job as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop. Tom (Henry Golding) seems too good to be true when he walks into her life and starts to see through so many of Kate’s barriers. AsKate (Emilia Clarke) harumphs around London, a bundle of bad decisions accompanied by the jangle of bells on her shoes, another irritating consequence from her job as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop. Tom (Henry Golding) seems too good to be true when he walks into her life and starts to see through so many of Kate’s barriers. As London transforms into the most wonderful time of the year, nothing should work for these two. But sometimes, you gotta let the snow fall where it may, you gotta listen to your heart.… Expand

Director: Paul Feig

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 103 min

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Richard Roeper

Nov 7, 2019

Even on my most Ebenezer of days, I wouldn’t have been able to resist this sentimental journey. Read full review

Katie Walsh

Nov 6, 2019

It’s the performances and well-earned character arcs that make Last Christmas a satisfying holiday flick worth giving your heart to. Read full review

Alonso Duralde

Nov 6, 2019

Think of Last Christmas as director Paul Feig’s Christmas album; it won’t be the first comedy anyone thinks about in his accomplished filmography, but viewers might find themselves reaching for it come December all the same. Read full review

Michael Phillips

Nov 6, 2019

Clarke, among others, deserves so much better. If you watch her amid the suds of “Me Before You” (2016) and now Last Christmas, you see an actor of sound comic and dramatic instincts at the mercy of pushy material. This encourages actors to over-exert themselves in the name of delivering the goods with a smile that threatens to turn into something more like Jack Nicholson in “The Shining.” Read full review

Jake Coyle

Nov 7, 2019

Last Christmas is about as buoyant as leftover eggnog. Clarke’s natural charm comes through — she looks ecstatic to be out of Westeros and playing a less upright character — but such a fleabag-screwup role feels better suited to a more comedic performer. Read full review

Manohla Dargis

Nov 6, 2019

Feig is an adroit director of comedy and he gives Last Christmas some fizz now and again. But he’s stymied by the romance and the gimmick, and the pairing of Clarke and Golding proves an impossible hurdle, making even the seemingly simplest moments — an intimate walk, a heartfelt talk — feel badly labored. Read full review

David Fear

Nov 6, 2019

It makes sense that Last Christmas isn’t coming out at the end of December but right on the cusp of Thanksgiving. It’s a bona fide holiday-movie turkey. Read full review

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Irisresquin

Nov 9, 2019

Last Christmas is so heartwarming, you leave the theater feeling all cozy and with tears! Loved the character's nuances especially Kate... I really wanted to hug her ♡

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gmassad

Apr 30, 2020

Don't listen to what the know-it-all critics have to say. This is one of the best movies I have seen in the past several years. Extremely heart warming. While I was never a fan of George Michael, I absolutely loved how the words and music was woven into the script. I have never seen anDon't listen to what the know-it-all critics have to say. This is one of the best movies I have seen in the past several years. Extremely heart warming. While I was never a fan of George Michael, I absolutely loved how the words and music was woven into the script. I have never seen an episode of Game of Thrones, and was totally unfamiliar with the actors in this movie - maybe that was a good thing, as I avoided any prejudices other reviewers might have. But the connection between the two main actors, Kate and Tom, was powerful. Overall, the movie was quite moving, and that's what I'm looking for - something that gives me hope and inspiration.

I rented this movie on a whim - I did not watch the trailer, and I'm glad I didn't. I knew nothing about the plot, although now looking back after having watched this movie about 50 times (okay, actually I've only watched the last ten minutes probably 49 of those times!), I probably should have seen it coming. But I didn't. And it hit me harder than any other movie I've watched in recent memory. And every time I watch it, it still does.

This is not your typical Christmas movie. I wouldn't even describe it as a comedy. But it is true romance. Watch it and decide for yourself.… Expand