Review of Last Chance Harvey (2008) by Paul D — 21 Dec 2012

This type of story has been seen many times before, but this one is worthy for great on-screen chemistry between the protagonists. Their relationship story flows well.

This review of Last Chance Harvey (2008) was written by Paul D on 21 Dec 2012.

Last Chance Harvey has generally received mixed reviews.

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All this gloomy masochism is made palatable because of the performers. And yet we must ask: Is this any way to show off two of our finest actors…

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By Peter P (1,726) on 02 Feb 2013

1 star for Dustin, 1 star for Emma, half a star for the pace & on a level of personal preference half a star for the setting…

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Last Chance Harvey is so much an actors' film that the hand of the director seems hidden until it bursts into view with something clunky…

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By Charles G (399) on 10 Nov 2013

I thought it was acted. Expect the unexpected…

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By Paul K (987) on 25 Dec 2012

It was a pleasure to watch this understated but high quality drama, with two excellent actors at its core…

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It is most certainly veering into Hallmark-like schmaltz-ville if not for Emma Thompson's heart-rendering performance in the last scene…

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By West F (4) on 27 Jul 2013

Kept waiting for something to happen that wasn't by the book but it never came and ended just as any other sappy romance should/would…

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