Last Christmas
Last Christmas

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Last Christmas

2022
Movie
9 min
English

A girl grieving the loss of a friend realizes their relationship may be more than she saw.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes51%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users71%
Director: Paul FeigGenres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Plot Summary

Kate, a young woman working as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop in London, struggles with her personal life and a history of poor decisions. She meets Tom, a mysterious and charming man who inspires her to embrace life and find her inner Christmas spirit. As their connection grows, Kate discovers unexpected truths about her past and the possibility of a brighter future, all set against the backdrop of the festive London holiday season.

Critical Reception

Last Christmas received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who praised the performances of Emilia Clarke and Michelle Yeoh, as well as the film's festive atmosphere and use of George Michael's music. However, many found the plot predictable, the humor inconsistent, and the ending twist to be divisive.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming lead performances and strong Christmas ambiance.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and a divisive twist ending.

  • The soundtrack, featuring George Michael's music, was generally well-received.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the movie to be a feel-good holiday romance, appreciating the festive spirit and the chemistry between the leads. Some viewers found the plot to be overly sentimental or predictable, but many enjoyed it as a lighthearted Christmas movie.

Fun Fact

The film's screenplay was partly inspired by the George Michael song 'Last Christmas' and a story developed by him and Bryony Kimmings prior to his death. George Michael also gave his blessing for his music to be used in the film before he passed away.

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