STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

Classic

Excellent

Good

Fair

Tragic

FILM DETAILS

Certificate 12A

Cast Dustin Hoffman Emma Thompson Eileen Atkins Kathy Baker Liane Balaban James Brolin Richard Schiff

Directors Joel Hopkins

Screenwriters Joel Hopkins

Running Time 92 minutes

Last Chance Harvey (12A)

Plot
Divorced American composer Harvey Shine (Hoffman) arrives in London for his daughter’s wedding to discover her stepfather is giving her away. Single Brit Kate Walker (Thompson) works at the airport and looks after her elderly mother. The two meet, share their woes and try to turn the day around.

Verdict
Undemanding, observant and beautifully performed, this is Richard Curtis-lite with added reassurance: no challenging questions here.


Reviewer: Anna Smith

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