Last Christmas (Film Review)

-
Image result for last christmas"
Picture from IMDB
Star Rating: ☆☆☆

It's that time of year again to get the warm knitted jumpers out, the decorations up, enjoy a hot choccy or two, and to get started on the Christmas movies! Speaking of Christmas films, why not pop along to the cinema to watch the latest addition. Last Christmas is a traditional English romcom centered around many people's favourite festive song, shall I say it again... "Last Christmas" by Wham. All in all, it's a warm, silly and spiritual Christmas movie, but if I'm honest it doesn't compare to "Love Actually" or "The Holiday".

Lets say that it's not terrible, but it's not good either. I am a huge fan of Emma Thompson, but her screenplay with co-writer Bryonny Kimmings is quite poor. However, the acting is good and director Paul Feig give the actors a lift, as we see them like we've never seen them before. For instance, Emma Thompson portrays brilliantly a mother from the former Yugoslavia, who has good intentions that don't always come across well with her family. She has a husband (Boris Isakovic) and two daughters, Kate (Emilia Clarke) and Marta (Lydia Leonard). Kate is the leading lady who has an ambition to become a famous singer. However, she is a damaged and lost young woman who walks around in her faux fur leopard coat and elf shoes trying to find her feet again after a traumatic experience last Christmas. To help heal the hole in her soul, she meets Tom (Henry Golding), a nuturing and carefree man who always does his best for people, while at the same time dances around taking every stride in life by "looking up". He is the bright light guiding Kate through ways to make her feel whole again, such as when she sings to raise money for the homeless. What sets them apart from simply portraying a cliched, rather cheesy, romcom couple, is their shared twist at the end. Hint: "Last Christmas I gave you my heart, but the very next day you gave it away, this year to save me from tears, I'll give it to someone special".

The story is based in London, but shows a quirkier, different side to it. For instance, you'll be transported into a strange and delightful Christmas shop, where Kate works and which is run by a wacky lady called Santa (Michelle Yeoh). You'll walk through back alleys, end up in a small secluded garden, go ice skating and sing on a stage. All of these settings have a significant role in Kate finding her way again. Will she become a famous singer or will life have other plans in store? 

Although this film lacks the quality of a Richard Curtis script, it does send a powerful message making us think what we need to value most and what we take for granted. That's what I love about Christmas, almost any situation can have a silver lining when the festive spirit comes into play.







Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Italy: A Coastal Food Guide

-
Image
I think we can all agree that Italian food is just like heaven on a plate. The burst of rich flavours combined with the vibrant colours and smooth and crunchy textures will get your taste buds excited on all the feasts that Italian food has to offer. This will be a guide to lead you through all of the delicious food, such as pasta, pizza, gelato and more down by Rapallo, Santa Margherita, Portofino, Genoa and the Cinque Terre.  I'll start off with Rapallo, my favourite food place was at this hotel called Hotel Europa or as I liked to call it the pink palace, as it stood out from it's surroundings by its' vibrant colour. This hotel has a very wide restaurant space and a quiet calming atmosphere. The people who work there also seem to be Ed Sheeran fans, as there was a lot of his music playing quietly in the background, no complaints from me!😂I think it was my favourite place to eat, because the food was so creamy to the point where it melts in your mouth and it was so...
Read more

Homemade Granola

-
Image
......................................................................................................................................       ........................................................................................................................................ It's becoming increasingly popular in our daily breakfasts and even dessert. I have recently loved adding this delicious oat, fruit and sweet blend into my food, especially smoothie bowls! Of course I love eating this combo for the taste, but also because it fills me up and I'm someone whose appetite is ridiculous and it takes something special like this to do the job! So if you love granola as much as I do and would love to learn how to make some, please see below for my recipe. Ingredients:  160g Oats 70g Raisins 6 Dried Apricots  20g Desicated Coconut 4 Brazil Nuts (Chopped) 1tsp 1/2 of Ground Cinnamon 1 tbsp Orange Zest 2tbsp Coconut Oil (Me...
Read more

Homemade Elderflower Cordial

-
Image
Spring is slowly heading into summer in the UK at the mo, but as I am writing it is currently pouring down with rain and is very cold - classic. To be fair though it has been hot and sunny in the last few weeks, if you count 25℃ as hot, haha only in England. Anyway, I thought I'd share with you on how to make some homemade elderflower cordial, because it's that time of year and we actually have elderflower growing in our garden, which is such a revelation because we are not natural green-fingered people at home. If you don't have an elderflower tree/bush at home, then why not take a walk, you'd be surprise how much elderflower there is outside your front door! Below is the recipe for a refreshing drink that will keep you cool and your tastebuds tingling for more! Ingredients: 5 elderflower heads (make sure they are fully bloomed) 450ml boiling water 340g caster sugar 2 Lemons Also you need a glass bottle, which is sterilised - look at st...
Read more