Last Holiday (2006)
Average Rating: 5.8/10
Reviews Counted: 114
Fresh: 62 | Rotten: 52
Although Queen Latifah's bountiful life-affirming spirit permeates the film, director Wayne Wang is unable to revive this remake with any real flair.
Average Rating: 6.1/10
Critic Reviews: 30
Fresh: 19 | Rotten: 11
Although Queen Latifah's bountiful life-affirming spirit permeates the film, director Wayne Wang is unable to revive this remake with any real flair.
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Movie Info
A woman learns to love life when she finds out she won't be around long in this comedy. Georgia Byrd (Queen Latifah) lives in New Orleans, where she works in the cookware department of an upscale gourmet supply shop. While Georgia carries a torch for Sean (LL Cool J), one of her co-workers, she doesn't have the nerve to tell him, and despite her estimable skills in the kitchen, she lives frugally and doesn't put her talent to use. Georgia's good friend Rochelle (Jane Adams) often tells her that
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Cast
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Queen Latifah
Georgia Byrd -
LL Cool J
Sean Matthews -
Timothy Hutton
Matthew Kragen -
Giancarlo Esposito
Senator Dillings -
Alicia Witt
Ms. Burns -
Gérard Depardieu
Chef Didier -
Jane Adams (II)
Rochelle -
Mike Estime
Marlon -
Susan Kellermann
Ms. Gunther -
Jascha Washington
Darius -
Matt Ross
Adamian -
Ranjit Chowdhry
Dr. Gupta -
Michael Nouri
Congressman Stewart -
Julia LaShae
HMO Administrator -
Werner Richmond
Reverend -
Emeril Lagasse
Emeril Lagasse -
Shirl Cieutat
Lady Moocher -
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All Critics (121) | Top Critics (31) | Fresh (62) | Rotten (52) | DVD (16)
It's not exactly distinguished, but pleasantly warm-hearted, and the sort of thing you might enjoy on afternoon TV when laid up with the flu.
Top CriticThe most surprisingly satisfying Hollywood comedy in ages.
It may not be much -- it's a remake of a 1950 Alec Guinness film -- but it is as bright as a Christmas bauble.
In its corny, cartoonish way, it even suggests a generosity of spirit that's faithful to the 1950 original.
An awful lot makes no sense in Jeffrey Price and Peter Seaman's script, starting with its basic premise.
This is a movie with lots of great cuisine, and precious little flava.
Formulaic but sometimes winning comedy.
Queen Latifah remains here an utterly imperturbable, warm and human presence.
A nice little romantic comedy which also packs an emotional punch.
Here at least, Latifah has only two modes: heavily constipated and sass-tastic.
If you had three weeks left to live, I wouldn't recommend you spend your precious time watching this.
It's obvious where "Last Holiday" goes and at times it takes too long to get there, but watching Latifah work her style and spirit when she gets to the Grandhotel Pupp is pure enjoyment.
Not the worst movie ever made -- no thanks to Latifah.
A wish fulfilment fantasy dressed up with a shopping spree, a gorgeous mountain resort in Europe, a world class chef creating new menus every day, champagne, exotic massage and health spa, snow capped scenery and linen to die for
Wayne Wang keeps things on an even keel, with good supporting performances from LL Cool J as Latifah's romantic interest, Timothy Hutton as a corporate villain and Alicia Witt as Hutton's secretary/mistress.
Latifah is the risk-taking spark in a film that takes few chances of its own.
Is Wayne Wang going to keep remaking Maid In Manhattan until he gets it right? Well, keep trying Wayne.
Money can buy you happiness in this inferior remake - although its makeover storyline may please fans of The Princess Diaries et al.
It's clear that Queen Latifah is a proper, old school movie star - the camera loves her and her constantly upbeat screen persona is extremely likeable. It's just a shame that studios don't seem able to find a decent vehicle for her talents.
At best it's a bumpy ride through predictable territory.
[Latifah] shows both comedic and dramatic range, and garners sympathy despite the script's lack of depth.
This is a terrific story with lots of wonderful ideas swirling around inside it, and a few genuinely wonderful sequences. But the film suffers from a complete lack of attitude or style.
"Last Holiday" is more than a story that lets us escape. It's a story we'd like to believe could actually happen.
Set in a luxurious locale and awash in generosity for its characters, even the mean ones, Last Holiday delivers the glamour and sentimentality associated with classic movies.
[Latifah] makes you easily sympathize with her character, even as you're aware of the plot's utter contrivance.
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