Synopsis
She always thought she was somebody special... and she was.
After she's diagnosed with a terminal illness, a shy woman decides to take a European vacation.
Last Holiday
2006 Directed by Wayne Wang
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i first saw (part of) last holiday at jury duty, which i believe is where most discerning cinephiles attend the cinema?? not sure but i think i read that somewhere. i only saw part of it because i got called and then actually selected and i had to do the whole thing, which sucked sh*t sorry i dont care about my civic duty it f*ckeng blows!!! my mom doesn't get called for jury doody anymore because when i was a little baby child like 20 years ago i had some kind of mild short term illness or something and now the state thinks she's a caretaker for a diseased childperson so i guess that's my excuse next time. sorry cant…
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Queen Latifah fucks with rich people for a few weeks and it is everything <3 <3 <3
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Incredibly cheesy remake of the Alec Guinness 1950 film (which I haven't seen yet). Queen Latifah is always worth watching but this film does get slightly irritating within the first half-hour, about the time Nina Simone comes on the soundtrack singing 'Feelin' Good'.
Terminally ill Latifah decides to blow all her cash on an unforgettable European vacation, where she meets all kinds of stereotypes and cardboard characterisations. This is a kind of feel-good film for the less cynical viewer, but this viewer found it just a little bit too trite and contrived.
Still, Gerard Depardieu is here, in the kitchen, and that's fun. But really, for the man who was once the greatest serious star in France to be here…
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For some reason, this is one of those movies much like Airplane! for me and The Shawshank Redemption for many others that I can never turn off. Queen Latifah is beautiful and charming and fun, and the supporting cast is just as good. Is the movie perfect? No. Heck, I don't think I'd even call it "good". But it sure is entertaining, and I wouldn't be surprised if I don't watch it again soon.
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Look, the film may not be perfect, but damn it if I didn't love every second of it.
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This whole film is Queen Latifah living life to the fullest and I genuinely don't care what anyone says this movie makes me so happy, whew !
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Very enjoyable, fun moments, really teaches you to go for it and live your life to the limits
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why did i walk in on my mom watching this and why did she make me sit down and watch it with her
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This is what career rock bottom looks like. Wayne Wang turning to crack whoring would have been more dignified.
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A rather heartwarming comedy about a woman who's diagnosed with a terminal illness and sets off on the holiday of a lifetime. While there she gets involved with the boss of her company and a few others in his party, and teaches them all how to be better people.
I loved the writing in this, the protagonist was such a sweet character and it was nice to be presented with someone who's so down to earth and kind to everyone. I feel that part of that is due to Queen Latifah's performance too, she has the charisma required to make this character like that.
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Last Holiday is a wonderful movie that celebrates life and food at the perfect time of year for some good old fashioned holiday cheesiness. Queen Latifah is great in her performance as a lovable and relatable protagonist. I also loved how the movie threw in some pointed comments on classism, corporate greed, and political bribery.
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