Last Chance Harvey (2008)

User Rating:

6.9/10   

Director:

Joel Hopkins

Writer:

Joel Hopkins (writer)

Release Date:

16 January 2009 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Tagline:

It's about first loves, last chances and everything in between.

Plot:

In London for his daughter's wedding, a rumpled man finds his romantic spirits lifted by a new woman in his life.

Plot Keywords:

Wedding | Lunch | Divorce | No Opening Credits | American Abroad

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.

Cast

Dustin Hoffman	...	Harvey Shine
Emma Thompson	...	Kate Walker
Eileen Atkins	...	Maggie Walker
Kathy Baker	...	Jean
Liane Balaban	...	Susan
James Brolin	...	Brian
Richard Schiff	...	Marvin
Tim Howar	...	Johnnie
Wendy Mae Brown	...	Aggie
Bronagh Gallagher	...	Oonagh
Jeremy Sheffield	...	Matt
Daniel Lapaine	...	Scott
Patrick Baladi	...	Simon
Adam James	...	Josh Hillman
Michael Landes	...	Peter Turner

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language.

Runtime:

93 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

USA:PG-13 (certificate #44804) | Australia:PG | Singapore:PG | Portugal:M/12 | Netherlands:AL | Finland:S | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Mexico:A | Ireland:12A | Sweden:Btl | Argentina:Atp | Brazil:12 | Japan:G

Filming Locations:

Belsize Park, London, England, UK

Company:

Overture Films

Trivia:

Emma Thompson and Dustin Hoffman worked so well together in 'Stranger Than Fiction (2006)', they wanted to do another project together and got involved in "Last Chance Harvey".

Goofs:

Errors in geography: When Dustin Hoffman's character first goes back to Heathrow to try and catch his flight to the US, there is a sign behind him as he runs towards the check-in desk that reads "WELCOME TO STANSTED".

Quotes:

Kate Walker: I'm not gonna do it, because it'll hurt! Sometime or other there'll be, you know "It's not working." or "I need my space." or whatever it is and it will end and it will hurt, and I won't do it.

Movie Connections:

Featured in 81st Annual Academy Awards (2009) (TV)

Such a Sweet Film!~!

This was such a genuine film with a lot of heart. I loved the story line for one. It was not over the top or extremely dramatic. Not only with the script but I did not expect those performances from either one of the main actors. Dustin Hoffman who I within the last few years have discovered his genius and wonderful acting talent. His smile just lights up the screen and you feel so sad for his character because its like you want to fix everything for him because within 48 hours you see things for him fall dramatically. Emma Thompson can do no wrong. Every film she does she plays her character to fullest whether it be a house wife, nanny, or crazy teacher she can do it all. This role for her seemed like it was a fun one and with a lot of heart. I especially love her line "Shall we walk" because I think to find someone who you can walk with and talk for hours and you don't care where you are going because you are so caught in the conversation that nothing else matters. That to me is so romantic and its not overly done, its simple and sweet. All that was missing was a song from Benton Paul called I only see you at the wedding. That would have been so wonderful. The cast though small was great I especially loved all scenes with the mother because I seen her and several of the cast members in many films and television. The daughter was great and she is like me, I want to make sure I am not hurting anyone's feelings and that everyone is OK and happy. The end was perfect and it ended it simply and sweet. Just go see it and enjoy, I recommend for those who are in the movie spirit!~!