Last Holiday (2006)

Posted : 3 months, 1 week ago at Aug 20 6:43

I recently borrowed "Last Holiday" starring Queen Latifah from my local library. I had remembered seeing the previews for the movie when it first came out and had also seen a special on Food Network about the movie. I love to cook, which I remembered was a major plot point of this movie, so I figured I would probably like the film. I couldn't have been more right; I loved the movie from the start! Queen Latifah's performance is so genuine that you can't help but to love her character, Georgia Byrd. The idea of an "average, everyday person" dreaming for something bigger in life was very heart-warming. The supporting cast, including LL Cool J and Alicia Witt, were also very endearing and genuine. I don't want to reveal too much of the plot to those who haven't seen the movie, but if...Read more

Rating : 10/10

Posted : 1 year, 4 months ago at Jul 5 22:20

It's an old, familiar story - woman who lets everyone walk all over her gets told she's going to die, doesn't get a second opinion from another doctor, does all the things she regrets not doing before only to realize that her diagnostic was wrong and that she has a long, happy life ahead of her. That said, it was a very cute rendition of that story. The transformation that Queen Latifa's character went through was a joy to watch, and the message to live your life when you have the chance is one that you can never hear too much. The effect that her character had on all of the other characters, too, was amusing to see - especially those characters who really did not like her at first. Slightly unrealistic to think that everyone you meet would end up liking you, but it was a feel good kind of...Read more

Rating : 8/10