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Last Christmas
U/A (INDIA)
2019
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Last Christmas
Positive Reviews
102
Negative reviews
35
Average Rating
3.7
/5
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3.2
Its a guilty pleasure nobody has to feel guilty about indulging in.
Av Club
0.0
"A viewer doesnt need to possess the deductive skill of an Encyclopedia Brown to get to the bottom of whats going on here."
Av Club
2.5
Clarke is finally in a star vehicle that plays to her strengths... but dont expect to be humming along to Last Christmas melody this time next year.
Den Of Geek
2.0
Yeoh, too, channels the best weird sidekicks of romcoms past, elevating the role to hilarious, often quite surreal, heights.
Den Of Geek
-
So, in theory, Last Christmas should feel like a homecoming: a movie thats warm hearted and buried under globs of Christmas lighting and sugar.
Den Of Geek
-
Yeoh, too, channels the best weird sidekicks of romcoms past, elevating the role to hilarious, often quite surreal, heights.
Den Of Geek
2.8
Last Christmas might not be destined to enter the annals of classic holiday winners, but Kate is already a rom com queen to be reckoned with.
Indie Wire
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Last Christmas might not be destined to enter the annals of classic holiday winners, but Kate is already a rom com queen to be reckoned with.
Indie Wire
2.8
Its not so much that Christmas is less than the sum of its parts, exactly, as much as that it actually seems to want to be bad...
0.0
"Emma Thompson often steals the limelight as Kates mother, Petra, whos filled with melancholy and sadness but still manages to be endearing as a dotin ..
ETimes (TOI)
2.5
The holiday rom com plays like a hodgepodge of ideas done to greater effect in better movies.
Collider
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I wont say much about it other than it doesnt really add anything other than making Last Christmas feel like an odd assortment of other stories withou ..
Collider
0.0
"Michelle Yeoh underplays beautifully as Kates oft disappointed boss, while Thompson has fun working with a thick accent, even if its a one joke const ..
Screen Daily
3.0
If Last Christmas isnt quite irresistible in its emotional moments and the cheesiest bits are borderline indigestible, its effervescence makes it a fu ..
Time Out
3.0
Until Last Christmas, none of Clarkes roles highlighted this good time goofball energy, much less effectively harnessed it.
Vulture
3.3
Thankfully, Emma Thompsons script and Paul Feigs directing are just light enough on their feet that the film doesnt totally derail itself.
Ign
1.9
Just dont expect the card carrying George Michael fan Kate to be the spreader of holiday cheer here.
3.0
Golding and Clarkes chemistry is snuggly rather than sexy, but they make an appealing screen couple and Feig, the director of Bridesmaids and Spy, kee ..
Telegraph
3.0
Together, they have wonderful chemistry and Last Christmas doesnt tap as much into it as it should.
The Young Folks
0.0
"Together, they have wonderful chemistry and Last Christmas doesnt tap as much into it as it should."
The Young Folks
3.0
Its not so much clever, toasty, and affectionate as it is the faux version of those things. Its twee, its precious, its forced. And its light on true ..
2.0
Overall, Last Christmas stumbles because it lacks a unique perspective.
Cinema Blend
1.0
The whole thing has the feel of a proposed subplot to Love Actually that was sensibly excised for being too preposterous and insufferable, only to be ..
E Film Critic
3.0
Last Christmas doesnt have quite enough romance to be considered a true rom com, but its filled with a charming, heartwarming holiday spirit.
Screen Rant
2.5
Director Paul Feig manages a tone thats heavy on chuckles and light on belly laughs.
3.1
Although arguably, the most inspired musical cue isnt even from Michael its Roland Gifts refrain of She Drives Me Crazy, our heroines custom ringtone ..
The Globe And Mail
2.0
Sort of digestible in a half watching while drunk on eggnog kind of way but this really is a clunky, charmless disappointment.
1.0
The music of George Michael and Wham! is hauled out on to the soundtrack of this mouldy tangerine of a movie with about the same level of care and sen ..
1.9
Stand by Me remains one of the best adaptations of Kings more sentimental non horror writing, and its far superior to preachy, insidiously insulting s ..
1.9
Delivering bad dialogue at top speed doesnt make it better, Ms. Clarke.
Rogers Movie Nation
1.5
Crudely realized and grabby, trying to coast on seasonal tingles. Feig only offers plasticized sentiment, and while the music is irresistible, the res ..
Blu Ray
3.5
The pairing of Clarke and Golding proves an impossible hurdle, making even the seemingly simplest moments an intimate walk, a heartfelt talk feel badl ..
1.9
The screenplay and director Paul Feig dont trust that, and the result is cowering schmaltz.
Mark Reviews Movies
3.5
I enjoyed enough of the moments that do work to give Last Christmas a middle of the road, 5 out of 10 rating. (Full Content Review for Parents Profani ..
Screen It
3.0
You dont want to spoil it its silly, but satisfying as a plum pudding.
The Times
0.0
Its a misfire by just about any measure, but it earns some warm feelings for its determination not to be like anything else currently in circulation.
1.0
When your worst fears are confirmed and then doubled down on it doesnt cause your heart to go pitter patter so much as make your blood boil with rage.
Rolling Stone
3.0
Sometimes, all of these elements dont quite gel together, but when the parts are this charming, that doesnt matter much.
Shadows On The Wall
3.0
Golding, too, has already proven hes skilled at listening intently and supportively to a womans problems.
Independent
3.1
Its equal parts 90s rom com and Golden Age of Hollywood schmaltz, and hard to fully resist.
News Day
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Think of this as director Paul Feigs Christmas album; it wont be the first comedy anyone thinks about in his accomplished filmography, but viewers mig ..
The Wrap
3.5
A spiritual successor to Love, Actually, Last Christmas is the Fight Club of holiday movies with George Michael looking from the beyond, and I couldnt ..
4.0
Slightly more elevated than your standard TV holiday rom com fare, with a twist that can be seen coming from a mile away, its the performances and wel ..
3.5
There are plenty of funny bits. Thompson is a delight and I appreciated the controlled elegance displayed by Yeoh in affording us a rare glimpse of he ..
Smh
2.0
Its angling hard for holiday cheer, but theres nothing more joyless than forced whimsy.
Az Central
3.0
While it wont be remembered as one of the great Christmas films, Last Christmas delivers enough moments of heart and humour to keep the festive spirit ..
3.5
Her charm was the best thing about the otherwise plodding romantic weepie Me Before You.
Npr
1.0
Dame Emma Thompson opted for this bizarre hairstyle So thats the romantic part.
Daily Mail
2.5
A Notting Hill Love Actually Sixth Sense smashup that makes everything seem borrowed from a better film.
You Tube
1.0
A mostly pleasant film, until its last act. Gotta have faith, charm, music... but also a much better script.
You Tube
1.0
Its heart is in the right place, and it breaks my heart to say almost everything isnt.
You Tube
5.0
It gets better, which is to say it gets more insane and stupider.
You Tube
3.0
Verdict: A cynical woman gets her Christmas miracle. Christmas is just eight weeks away and what better way to get into the holiday spirit than with L ..
Book My Show
3.0
Whilst George Michaels music isnt incorporated as effectively as one might wish, Thompson and co writer Bryony Kimmings take inspiration from the titu ..
Flim List
2.5
This is a movie where the characters utter the word weird enough times to fill an Advent calendar; in truth, the only thing thats actually weird about ..
Observer
2.8
Its got Christmas. Its got celebrities. Its got a sappy story with a few feel good moments sprinkled in. It just doesnt work.
Flim Threet
3.5
Emma Thompson often steals the limelight as Kates mother, Petra, whos filled with melancholy and sadness but still manages to be endearing as a doting ..
3.0
Nonetheless, an irresistible lead performance isnt enough to salvage this movie.
Film Inquiry
3.5
It may well be that Last Christmass most memorable decision is shifting the oft criticized Male Gaze over to Female. Lets call it a Christmas miracle.
The Film Stage
3.8
The dialogue is sharp, theres a none too subtle message aimed at anti immigration policies, and Emilia Clarke gives a warm, delightful performance.
2.0
The end result doesnt amount to anything beyond a basic call to action for kindness.
Flickering Myth
3.1
Last Christmas tolerable vibe is due almost entirely to Clarkes almost impossibly likable turn as the troubled central character...
2.0
Bridesmaids director Paul Feig finds delightful nooks and crannies to explore in a wonderfully Christmassy London.
Irish Times
1.3
In its shoddy attempt to make a splash in the British romantic comedy genre, it amounts to nothing more than a careless whisper.
1.5
It could be called a B chick flick if there is such a thing, although it really doesnt fit the genre.
Tony Medley
2.5
It feels more like hes checking off genre cliches and speeding to the next one.
Lyles Movie Files
3.0
Ones tolerance may vary when it comes to live singalongs of George Michael songs and tender family reconciliations, but I found myself won over.
The Atlantic
2.0
Why doesnt it steal the good stuff Anyway, its 2017 and Kate works as an elf in an all round Christmas store.
Standard
4.0
Frankly, Clarke doesnt have the mischievous edge to pull this off.
Pajiba
3.8
She deftly avoids the annoying, cutesy cliches of romantic comedy heroines.
Aisle Seat
3.0
Clarke is charming and easy to root for, even saddled with elf shoes and slim material, and Yeoh and Thompson enliven a movie that frequently feels as ..
Cnn
2.5
It all builds to a big holiday singalong, but the cheer is absent. The song Last Christmas will endure. The movie, not so much.
Detroit News
2.8
Last Christmas is content to be a Hallmark card with get well soon written inside of it, and the senders seem to really mean it.
Consequence Of Sound
3.1
Feig just wants to make people smile, and also to solve all the terrible isms of the world. So must all who come into his cuddly embrace.
3.1
Last Christmas has the potential to make a lasting imprint with a lot of viewers, and even if my heart wasnt always into it that doesnt mean Im ready ..
Movie Freak
3.0
But I was rooting for her anyway; shes not a bad person, shes just had a bad year (feeling this).
3.0
The tone doesnt always flow brilliantly but when it does hit the mark, it really works.
Hey U Guys
2.2
However, for all its flaws, Last Christmas isnt a bad time, despite being a bad movie.
The Play List
3.0
Very, very strong. Almost overpoweringly so. The November arrival of Last Christmas is great news for anyone who wished there were more happy sad Brit ..
Herald Sun
2.0
A so so Christmas romance undercut by some baffling choices, musically and narratively. A wasted opportunity.
Games Radar
3.0
Youll know whether Last Christmas is a movie for you from the trailer alone. And if thats the case, youll find plenty to enjoy.
Digital Spy
1.0
Hope arrives in the form of Tom (Henry Golding), who despite his persistent creepiness (which the film reassures us isnt a problem, basically because ..
Lw Lies
2.0
This movie is bad. Its so bad. But whats great is that if its even a modest hit, it could inspire a whole cinematic universe of movies loosely based o ..
The Stranger
2.5
Last Christmas isnt quite a careless whisper but by the time you get to the bonkers twist (you have been warned), youll need to get someone to wake yo ..
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
Its a fascinating mishap of a display, but one that held my attention in ways that better films havent this year. In a word Grand.
Independent Ie
4.0
Still, theres something fishy about Tom, who projects big manic pixie dream boy energy, and is hard to nail down.
Refinery 29
4.1
chestnut Last Christmas, even if the revelation isnt all that original.
Ar Kansas Online
3.0
While it doesnt feel particularly Christmassy, I still felt better walking out of the cinema than I did going in.
The Sun
0.0
Its a very nice movie, chipper and sweet and homey while still pitched with a modern sensibility. But thats not enough none of those qualities resonat ..
Vanity Fair
2.5
plays this one disappointingly straight, delivering a generic but sometimes charming holiday tale.
Film Racket
2.8
Its as if the writers have created a character too neurotic and too unlikeable.
The Film Pie
3.5
In Last Christmas, Emilia Clarke delivers a performance full of chutzpah and charm, melancholic moments, acerbic asides, heartbreak and pure joy.
Stuff
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Thankfully, Emma Thompsons script and Paul Feigs directing are just light enough on their feet that the film doesnt totally derail itself.
Ign
1.0
Still, its worth a visit to the multiplex to behold cinematographer John Schwartzman (National Treasure: Book of Secrets, The Founder) accept the chal ..
Sandiego Reader
3.0
The saccharine sweet script is buoyed by credible performances. Emma Thompson, who has contributed to both the story and the screenplay, is the pictur ..
Film Fare
4.4
Tom keeps showing Katerina little pockets and pieces of London shes never even noticed.
Chicago Sun Times
2.5
Last Christmas mostly works until its overwhelmed by a bizarrely handled story and an overdose of forced, saccharine holiday cheer.
You Tube
3.5
While the path it takes to your heart is a familiar one, a little bit of happiness is enough of a gift this time of year.
Punch Drunk Critics
3.8
The script co written by Thompson and Bryony Kimmings doesnt crackle with perfect dialogue, but it is earnest and heartfelt, and has plenty to say abo ..
Awards Circuit
4.0
Throughout its first half, Last Christmas feels like an unexceptional romantic comedy meets tourism ad for London at Christmastime meets George Michae ..
The Daily Beast
3.5
Last Christmas benefits from chemistry between Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding while taking inspiration from the George Michael song of the same name.
Solzy At The Movies
2.5
Even a major late film twist isnt enough to set the movie apart from other romantic comedies.
Polygon
2.0
I admit that even with a real barnburner of a central performance, I doubt that Last Christmas would have been more than a sweet, likable, and very fo ..
Alternate Ending
2.2
The concept, weaving George Michaels music throughout, plays close cousin to a jukebox musical. Yet it wouldve fared better had it immersed itself in ..
Fresh Fiction
2.5
he first half of the film is shockingly awkward, cheesy and cringe worthy.
The New Paper
3.0
Turns out that crafting an ultra charming, multi threaded, pop music stuffed, holiday themed romantic comedy is harder than it looks, actually.
Us Magazine
1.0
Isnt that unbelievable Maybe the title Last Christmas doesnt have anything to do with the George Michael song.
Theepoch Times
4.0
The films premise is fairly unremarkable (and, some might say, predictable), but theres a certain odd charm to Last Christmas that elevates it beyond ..
Culturess
2.5
While theyre entertaining to witness, theyre so undercooked that it leaves a bit of a poor aftertaste in consumption.
Rendy Reviews
2.5
So far, this might sound like a reworking of Ernst Lubitschs The Shop Around the Corner (still the greatest X mas rom com).
Ap News
5.0
In my list of movies I will watch every single Christmas, alongside Love Actually and Home Alone.
Film Ireland
2.5
Most of this romcom plays out with plenty of cuteness, which isnt quite enough to make it more than a time killer.
Heral
2.5
It takes skill to devise a resolution thats simultaneously predictable and nonsensical, but Last Christmas manages it.
Datebook Sfchronicle
3.0
If hes a feeling, why were they kissing If hes a ghost, why cant he stick around Its not a case of Toms spirit helping her move on with her life; hes ..
Mash Able
4.5
Aside from brief pro LGBT messaging through a minor character, it doesnt lag often, though.
World Wng
2.5
Everyone works really hard, both in front of the camera and behind it, but Last Christmas just feels off center from the opening scene.
2.5
Its central characters never find much chemistry Clarkes Kate is a one note character, which is one note more than Goldings character gets...
4.0
While Clarke has absolutely slayed as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones , shes struggled a bit on movie screens.
Geek Girl Authority
3.0
But, every time you think youre getting annoyed, along comes another classic George Michael tune, from Freedom!
Adelaide Review
3.2
Theres something familiar and endearing about it, even for those whove only seen it on screen.
Assignment X
3.2
Its a sugar high of a movie that remains grounded in some substance...
The Film Experience
3.1
Last Christmas is at its best when its being simple and just focused on character. Otherwise, its far less successful.
Hollywood News
2.8
Last Christmas isnt really aspiring to be much more than a fizzy good holiday time, and that much it achieves.
Crooked Marquee
1.0
There arent many comedies which are so nauseatingly sweet and sour simultaneously, but watching this one is the equivalent of scoffing an entire yule ..
Bbc
4.0
While there is a ton of charm and good intentions behind this film, the final product doesnt click into place as it should.
Geeks Of Color
3.5
Last Christmas the soundtrack is better than Last Christmas the movie, but scene stealing Michelle Yeoh is best of all.
Metro Weekly
3.0
Emilia Clarke Henry Goldings film is a heartfelt tribute to George Michael and his songs
Dna India
4.5
Last Christmas makes up for its flaws with a deeply funny script, a sense of great fun and holiday charm, and a terrific performance from Emilia Clark ..
Battle Royale With Cheese
3.0
Instead of skipping merrily into the holidays, it awkwardly trips over its own twinkle toes.
At Home In Hollywood
3.0
Sit through the barrage of conversations, themes about xenophobia, family dynamics, friendships and acceptance. All these distractions become part of ..
Dwight Brown Ink
5.0
It doesnt feel like its a big production piece, or a show stopping number, or anything like that.
Gq Magazine
0.0
By the time the connection is apparent the characters have long lost the audience. Then theres a Brexit and racism subplot.
Monsters And Critics
3.1
Last Christmas needs more than its fair share; theres a lot of fancy wrapping here, with sparkling ribbons and bows.
3.8
Clarkes bright smile and willingness to play the fool or the jerk will serve her well, in what could be a promising career as Englands next rom com ic ..
Movie Cricket
2.0
And then theres that twist which, for crying out loud, is so dumb that one disengages entirely.
Entertainment Ie
3.8
Last Christmas is so adept at capturing the spirit and warmth of the season that the obvious twist honestly wasnt even needed to stick the landing.
4.0
Its almost like... no one has any idea what theyre doing at all and just praying that the association with a classic Christmas pop song will pull them ..
The Muse Jezebel
3.5
An entirely charming feel good romantic comedy, Last Christmas plays it safe by sticking closely to the genres strengths.
The Jam Report
3.8
Last Christmas breaks through the mold of typical romantic comedies with a dramatic edge allowing you to forgive its sluggish pace in the middle of th ..
Daily Journal
4.0
Its taken some time, but Love Actually finally has a worthy successor.
Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
2.5
Director Paul Feig cant help but make a funny, charming comedy, and thats often what Last Christmas is.
Pitts Burgh Magazine
1.5
It lacks focus with too many jumbled subplots rambling all over the place.
3.0
Paul Feig not only films with great elegance the fun encounters and disagreements between a radiant Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding, but also takes th ..
4.0
Its a jukebox musical based on popular songs by the late George Michael, crossed with a meet cute, opposites attract rom com, crossed with Dickenss Ch ..
Womens Voices For Change
3.8
Ill probably respect you more if you dont like it. But Ill also feel a little sad for you, too.
Madison
1.9
I cant tell if writer Emma Thompson and director Paul Feig think were dumb.
Baltimore Magazine
2.5
The film looks terrific, though the bravely bananas twist doesnt work. Michelle Yeoh is fantastic Santa the Christmas shop boss is the tart lemon in a ..
4.5
She doesnt do unlikable things because shes purposefully mean, she does them because she doesnt know what else to do.
3.5
I hate Christmas movies but in spite of the title, it really isnt one. Emilia Clarks performance saves this movie. Shes amazing in a movie that really ..
Kxl
4.0
While Last Christmas hits all the marks of a feel good holiday flick, it also incorporates several challenging notions which celebrants of the holiday ..
3.0
An utterly transparent third act plot twist and the seemingly incidental use of George Michaels music turn Last Christmas from pleasant enough to utte ..
2.5
I dont want to be the Christmas grinch this early in the festive season but Last Christmas isnt the Love Actually weve been looking for.
3.5
Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding are charming in Last Christmas but the story is flimsy Though Clarke and Golding are charming with chemistry to boot, ..
3.5
All I Want For Christmas deserves to be a classic, but society just isnt ready to have that conversation. (
Austin 360
3.0
Then theres her sisters place, but thats not an option either, as she doesnt really get along with her.
Houston Chronicle
3.1
If nothing else, Last Christmas should please George Michael fans.
2.0
Shes the only one who doesnt seemed to be trapped by limits of the films imagination.
3.0
Emilia Clarke can do comedy as well as tame dragons, and does the role of Kate the loser, quite well. Her quips and pratfalls are numerous and carry t ..
3.0
...truth be told, in the tumultuous times we are currently going through, a couple of hours of mindless fluff is just the tonic you need.
2.2
Tom doesnt so much walk as dance; he moves like like a chimney sweep from Mary Poppins.
4.0
Here is a charming, mellow Christmas rom com, but also a hamper of razor sharp observations on modern day dysfunction, both introspective and societal ..
Culture Whisper
3.5
It aims for bittersweet tearjerking but lands somewhere around, oh, okthats gentle.
2.5
Emilia Clarke is a star in everything shes in, and shes likable in this film even when shes not.
3.0
We love Tom immediately because a) hes ridiculously good looking, b) he doesnt seem grossed out that her face is poop splattered and c) he doesnt say ..
3.0
And despite the plot holes and predictable ending, I actually enjoyed the hell out of this delightfully charming festive romp!
2.8
Clarkes comedic appeal, Yeohs scene stealing presence, Thompsons writing and Goldings charm are sacrificed for a trite plot device.
2.0
Its a shiny bauble of a romcom, with some cute moments, mainly thanks to the irrepressibly cheerful Emilia Clarke.
Canberra Times
3.0
Emilia Clarke & Henry Golding starrer is a beautiful ode to George Michaels song
3.5
The point is hammered home: Kate is lost and shes going nowhere, fast.
Ff2 Media
4.5
Last Christmas is a fun feel good film that I am extremely happy to have seen.
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Unfortunately, like Yeoh, Golding isnt given very much to work with.
3.0
Whilst Thompson deserves credit for trying to layer the film with more than just seasonal genre stereotypes theres a commentary on the Brexit situatio ..
2.5
Emma Thompson, last years breakout star Henry Golding, and Emilia Clarke all flounder in this sedate, uninteresting, unfunny, and downright unromantic ..
3.0
The main love story isnt groundbreaking, and its not trying to be.
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