Last Christmas

Yugoslavia in 1999? Did not exist. I am from Serbia and I agree with fellow croatian who said it is very much confusing and why did they escape from Croatia 1999? How strange. Anyway the movie is cute and christmasy so why not enjoy in it.

I must admit, I was pleasently suprised after seeing the film. Had read some really negative reviews about this one.

Emilla Clarke and Henry Golding wins my heart in this one.

The story is simple yet very unusual. Kate(Emilla Clarke) is young woman who is known for her bad decision. She meets a mysterious man Tom(Henry Golding) who brings out the best in her.

But the movie takes a turn. Tom is not what Kate thinks he is.

What I liked about the movie is the simplicity and some of the tiny details I saw i this movie. The script is funny and touching at the same time. Cinematography is excellent. You will fall in love with London and the night cinematography is absoultely beautiful. Music compeltely gels with the visuals and story.

The story and its execution would make you emotional, some people like me would even have tears in the eyes.

Its's a really really well made movie and surely very underrated.

I don't understand why the critics have been so harsh on this film - I thoroughly enjoyed it!

Yes, it's predictable, but what Christmas film isn't really?

With a wonderful central performance from the ever lovely Emilia Clarke and with good support from Emma Thompson, this is a wonderful film with a lovely message.

I would say give it a chance, you won't be disappointed.

Kate/Katarina (Emilia Clarke) is an immigrant to Britain, with her family, coming after Yugoslavia broke up. Once singing in church, she longs to make it in musical theater. However, life has thrown her off track. Her mother (Emma Thompson) is overbearing, her sister is a successful lawyer with sharp disagreements with Kate, and our Katarina has health problems. So, now, Kate works at a year-round Christmas store, as an elf-saleslady under the direction of store owner, Santa (Michelle Yeoh). Its a living? Well, yes, but Kate has been couch surfing and has no permanent home but her parents house. One day she meets a handsome man on a bicycle, Tom (Henry Golding) who advises her to "look up". Its akin to stop and smelling the roses but Kate wants none of this gooey philosophy, at first. But, on subsequent encounters, Kate begins to notice things she's never seen before and to appreciate the friendship/love Tom has been offering. Can Tom change Kate's life for the good? This lovely new addition to the repertoire of Christmas cinema has a strong foundation in its script by Emma Thompson, a wonderful cast, lovely sets and costumes, and the eternally grand music of George Michael in its soundtrack. Be prepared for laughter and tears, as unexpected happenings keep arriving. But, in short, don't be last in line for Last Christmas!

I liked the fact that this wasn't your typical overly saccharine Christmas romcom. Some light and quirky comedy bits well placed within a heartfelt and mature storyline that doesn't try to go too deep. The result is a good little watch that makes you feel improved slightly for having seen it.