Review of Last Chance Harvey (2008) by Wayne T — 05 Oct 2009

The only good thing about this movie, was that I didn't pay to see it in the theater. I'm truly sorry if you did. AVOID!

This review of Last Chance Harvey (2008) was written by Wayne T on 05 Oct 2009.

Last Chance Harvey has generally received mixed reviews.

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Imagine Paddy Chayefsky's Marty saddled with more sentimentality and sprinkled with a few more laughs and you pretty much have Last Chance Harvey…

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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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