Before we go ahead,
I need to warn you, this movie is not one that tries to be better than it
should be. Last Christmas is one of those movies where everything about it is
cool—except the story itself. I enjoyed the movie and would gladly give it a
six-out-of-ten, which I think it deserves. But aside from that, the movie
struggles with its storytelling.
The plot twist,
subplots, and the lead character's journey of self-discovery could have been
handled better. What makes this movie enjoyable, though, is the cast. The film
boasts powerhouse leads in Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding. They, along with
the supporting cast, worked hard to make the movie entertaining. The director
pieced it all together well enough that you move from one scene to the next,
eager to see the actors interact—only wishing the story they were telling had a
bit more depth.
I won’t share
the plot twist here or spoil anything, but this is one of those movies where
knowing how it ends before watching might actually enhance your experience.
I’ll leave that decision up to you.
The story was
written by Emma Thompson (who also appears in the movie as Kate’s mother) and
her husband, Greg Wise. The film takes its name from the George Michael song Last
Christmas, with the lyrics serving as the inspiration for the story.
She also takes
advantage of her boss, a woman who genuinely cares for her. One day at the shop
where she works, Kate notices a man standing outside, staring up at the sky.
She goes out to meet him, and that’s where things start to change.
This man, Tom
(Golding), begins to play an important role in her life. He always seems to
appear when she needs him most. As they grow closer and start to fall for each
other, his presence inspires Kate to take her life seriously and become more
caring toward those around her.
The movie was a
financial success, though not much of a critical one. This romantic dramedy is
fun to watch and delivers just enough charm to keep you entertained.
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