If you live in one of the lucky places that gets to see Last Chance Harvey when it opens for you on Christmas day, and if you like to see movies on Christmas like we do, don't dampen your spirit with some of the deeper, intense and morbid films that'll sweep the Oscars in three months. See Last Chance Harvey on Christmas. The rest of you will have to wait until late January, when it opens for those of us who live in less desirable markets.
Last Chance Harvey is an atypical romantic comedy that satisfyingly skirts some of the common Hollywood cliches. It stars Emma Thompson and Dustin Hoffman, but instead of the director relying on their star power, such as it is, the actors pull off compelling and likable characters without manipulative music or splashy special effects. They've earned their Golden Globe nominations for their performances.
I don't recommend this movie to you lightly. I go to romantic comedies mostly because if I want to do something I love (go to movies) with the one I love (Liz), I'm most likely going to see a romantic comedy. I wouldn't typically go to such a chick flick without her prompting.
My rating: Worth a Matinee. You don't need to see this on the big screen, but you'll want to see it in an audience.
1 comment:
"if I want to do something I love (go to movies) with the one I love (Liz), I'm most likely going to see a romantic comedy."
Awwww.
Similarly, if I want to do something I love (spend time with you!), I'm most likely going to see a film that I might not otherwise choose on my own.
Love you!
Your sweetie at The Good Raised Up
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