Review of Last Christmas (2019) by Jumpcut_Online — 04 Dec 2019

Whilst those terribly familiar with the film’s initial trailer will undoubtedly guess the film’s predictable plot swerve, you can’t help but fall head over heels for its central pairing. Leaping from friend’s various sofas onto many an audience member’s Christmas party list, the awkward smiley demeanour of Emilia Clarke’s Kate works wonders as she lumbers from one questionable decision to the next, showing a willingness to be better. When not twirling around the streets, he’s giving us a cheeky impression of James Bond. It’s an endlessly charming turn from Henry Golding as Tom, with the initial mystery subsiding quickly as he strikes up a brilliant chemistry with Clarke. Arguably the film’s strongest performer however is Michelle Yeoh, who revels in the quirk of her character’s subplot, raising many hearty laughs in the process.

Sure, it’s unashamedly soppy and it’s not quite Flawless. But Paul Feig’s ‘Last Christmas’ will make you want to Go To The City. A fantastically festive treat.