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Academy award winners Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson reunite in Last Chance Harvey, a heartfelt romance that celebrates new beginnings - at any age.
New Yorker Harvey Shine is on the verge of losing his dead-end job as a jingle writer. Warned by his boss that he has just one more chance to deliver, Harvey goes to London foe a weekend to attend his daughter's wedding but promises to be back on Monday morning to make an important meeting - or else.
Harvey arrives in London only to learn his daughter has chosen to have her stepfather walk her down the aisle. Trying to hide his devastation, Harvey leaves the wedding before the reception in the hope of getting to the airport on time, but misses the plane anyway. When he calls his boss to explain, Harvey is fired on the spot.
Drowning his sorrows at the airport bar, Harvey strikes up a conversation with Kate, a sensitive 40-something employee of the Office of National Statistics. Kate, whose life is limited to work, the occasional humiliating blind date and endless phone calls from her smothering mother, is touched by Harvey, who finds himself energised by her intelligence and compassion.
The growing connection between the pair inspires both as they unexpectedly transform one another's lives.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
'Last Chance Harvey' is a romantic drama that received a positive response from both the critics and the audience on its release.
The movie tells the story of two lonely people, Harvey (Dustin Hoffman) who travels from the USA to London for his daughters wedding and Kate (Emma Thompson) who is looking for love.
The movie starts off in an emotional manner and ends on a feel-good note. The movie also contains a pinch of light-hearted comedy, which perfectly lifts up the mood. It's simply a clean and subtle movie.
Dustin Hoffman is clearly the show-stealer, producing a charming, mature performance and also being humorous at the same time. The way Hoffman expresses his emotions via his eyes in a few scenes is SUPERB. Emma Thompson enacts her role with natural ease and elegance. The brilliant chemistry between Hoffman and Thompson is the highlight of the movie.
The direction provided by Joel Hopkins is impressive as he extracts excellent performances from the lead actors.
The background music score, which is provided by Dickon Hinchliffe is also worth an applause as it is soothing and perfectly compliments the story.
The movie would have turned out to be an average fare if it was not for Hoffman and Thompson.
'Last Chance Harvey' is a delightful and competent movie, which deserves a watch.
Nice flick.
The movie tells the story of two lonely people, Harvey (Dustin Hoffman) who travels from the USA to London for his daughters wedding and Kate (Emma Thompson) who is looking for love.
The movie starts off in an emotional manner and ends on a feel-good note. The movie also contains a pinch of light-hearted comedy, which perfectly lifts up the mood. It's simply a clean and subtle movie.
Dustin Hoffman is clearly the show-stealer, producing a charming, mature performance and also being humorous at the same time. The way Hoffman expresses his emotions via his eyes in a few scenes is SUPERB. Emma Thompson enacts her role with natural ease and elegance. The brilliant chemistry between Hoffman and Thompson is the highlight of the movie.
The direction provided by Joel Hopkins is impressive as he extracts excellent performances from the lead actors.
The background music score, which is provided by Dickon Hinchliffe is also worth an applause as it is soothing and perfectly compliments the story.
The movie would have turned out to be an average fare if it was not for Hoffman and Thompson.
'Last Chance Harvey' is a delightful and competent movie, which deserves a watch.
Nice flick.
36 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Warning - don't watch this film if you like 'all-action' movies as it certainly is not one of them; don't watch this films if you like your romances full of sex and glamour as there is none of that either; and don't watch this film if you don't feel empathy for others and don't like films about feelings. There is plenty going on but you need a brain (and a soul) to see it.
For once we have two actors who, despite their ability to portray the glamour of Hollywood, can nevertheless realistically play everyday people with doubts, fears and problems. The film shows that there is some sort of transformation for all of us and for these two how they have to shed the baggage of their pasts to face a better future.
For once we have two actors who, despite their ability to portray the glamour of Hollywood, can nevertheless realistically play everyday people with doubts, fears and problems. The film shows that there is some sort of transformation for all of us and for these two how they have to shed the baggage of their pasts to face a better future.
21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A charming film with no sex, bad language or car chases! It owes much to the excellent acting of the two stars. Over the course of the film you come to see that the main characters, two no-hopers with a significant age gap, should be together. This is sweet, thoroughly enjoyable and makes a nice change. Despite having several American characters (principally Hoffman's), this feels very British.
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'Last Chance Harvey', a 2008 romantice comedy starring Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson, was not the usual role for Dustin Hoffman but they... Read more
'Last Chance Harvey', a 2008 romantice comedy starring Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson, was not the usual role for Dustin Hoffman but they... Read more
Published 6 months ago by RR Waller
Last Chance Harvey
I have wanted to see this movie for a long while but my OH refused to sit through it at the cinema so when it was reduced on Amazon I decided to go for it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Tugga
Beautiful
Beautifully moving acting by Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson. Not an action film, but very poignant and real, dealing with life issues in the middle years. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Katie Lee
Enjoyable romantic comedy with a brilliant cast
I don't think I was drawn to this film other than I really love Dustin Hoffman as an actor and decided to give it a shot. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Louise Roberts
Won't give this a Last Chance!
This film sounded like it could be fantastic. The adverts really appealed to me, and the fact it starred 2 fantastic actors, Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson assured me that it... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Chloe S "Chick Lit Chloe"
Easy going
This is an easy going film, slow to start but helps you get the idea about the two main characters. Pleasant film that you don't have to really think about. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ms. Nicola J. Booth
Surprisingly good tale
I was sat at home one wet sunday afternoon and came across this film on Sky Movies. This has a lot in common with One Fine Day ... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Lucioperca
Middle aged love - wow !
Excellent movie. Not keen on Dustin Hoffman but I thoroughly enjoyed both leads - anything with our Em in is worth a shot! She never fails to please BRILLIANT !
Published 19 months ago by Jane Pemberley
DVD Last Chance Harvey
Didn't watch the film so can't comment on that. The white box cover arrived damaged so returned the item.
Published 20 months ago by Susan Button
I loved this film
I so enjoyed this film, I think you have to be over 40 and preferably female.
Published 22 months ago by popsy
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