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- "Last Holiday," director Wayne Wang's remake of a 1950 British Comedy starring Alec Guiness in the title role, is a surprisingly amusing diversion blessed, not by Wang's direction, but by the energetic, warm and lovable performance of Queen Latifah.
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Jan 12, 2006 · J.B. Priestly. "Last Holiday" is a movie that takes advantage of the great good nature and warmth of Queen Latifah, and uses it to transform a creaky old formula into a comedy that is just plain lovable. To describe the plot is to miss the point, because this plot could have been made into countless movies not as funny and charming as this one.
Jan 13, 2006 · Although Queen Latifah's bountiful life-affirming spirit permeates the film, director Wayne Wang is unable to revive this remake with any real flair. Read Critics Reviews. TOP CRITIC. Rated: C- •...
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- Wayne Wang
- PG-13
- Queen Latifah
100% Tomatometer 8 Reviews 77% Audience Score 250+ Ratings When ordinary middle-class salesman George Bird (Alec Guinness) is diagnosed with a rare and fatal illness, he decides to spend his few...
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- Alec Guinness
- Henry Cass
- Comedy, Drama
Formulaic but sometimes winning comedy. Read Common Sense Media's Last Holiday review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Wayne Wang
- Cynthia Fuchs
- Alicia Witt, LL Cool J, Queen Latifah
This is a good romantic comedy, a "feel good movie" (a remake of "Last Holiday" with Alec Guinness from Ealing Studios in 1950), highly recommended for those who want to see a movie about how you can crab every day of your life to make it a great experience.
The film underperformed at the box office, having grossed $43.3 million against a budget of $45 million and received mixed reviews from critics, though Latifah's performance was universally praised for her charm and humor.
Jan 13, 2006 · Recently viewed. Last Holiday: Directed by Wayne Wang. With Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Timothy Hutton, Giancarlo Esposito. Upon learning of a terminal illness, a shy woman decides to sell all her possessions and live it up at a posh Central European hotel.
