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Jan 12, 2006 · “Last Holiday” is a movie that takes advantage of the great good nature and warmth of Queen Latifah, and uses it to transform a creaky old formula into a comedy that is just plain lovable. To describe the plot is to miss the point, because this plot could have been made into countless movies not as funny and charming as this one.
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Last Holiday is a 2006 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Wayne Wang and written by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman. The film is loosely based on the 1950 British film of the same name by J. B. Priestley.
The discovery that she has a terminal illness prompts introverted saleswoman Georgia Byrd (Queen Latifah) to reflect on what she realizes has been an overly cautious life.
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- Wayne Wang
- PG-13
- Queen Latifah
This is a good romantic comedy, a "feel good movie" (a remake of "Last Holiday" with Alec Guinness from Ealing Studios in 1950), highly recommended for those who want to see a movie about how you can crab every day of your life to make it a great experience.
LAST HOLIDAY is a heartwarming, hilarious comedy for mature audiences. It has a strong Christian worldview, mitigated by some PG-13 content and some Romantic elements. Georgia Byrd is a shy clerk at Kragen’s Dept. Store in New Orleans.
- Wayne Wang
- Queen Latifah
In LAST HOLIDAY, Georgia Byrd (Queen Latifah) sings in her church choir and sells cookware at a department store. An aspiring chef, she also dreams of marrying a handsome coworker Sean (LL Cool J). It takes a dreadful misunderstanding to drive Georgia to act on her desires.
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Jan 13, 2006 · When this shy cookware salesperson for a New Orleans retail outlet learns her days are numbered, she throws caution to the wind and embarks on a dream holiday vacation to a grand resort in Europe. (Paramount) Comedy. Drama. Romance. Directed By: Wayne Wang. Written By: Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman, J.B. Priestley.
