Last Holiday
The discovery that she has a terminal illness prompts introverted saleswoman Georgia Byrd to reflect on what she realizes has been an overly cautious life. Georgia then decides to sell off all her possessions and live it up at a posh European hotel.
1971, Costa Mesa, California, USA
1 April 1965, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1 July 1998, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
4 July 1944, USA
8 March 1980, Prague, Czechoslovakia [now Czech Republic]
29 February 1964, Huntsville, Alabama, USA
December 22, 2014
Might not be in the first tier of holiday classics, but its winning cast led by its captivating star make this one you'll want to keep in your Christmas viewing rotation.
March 01, 2007
Queen Latifah remains here an utterly imperturbable, warm and human presence.
January 17, 2006
The most surprisingly satisfying Hollywood comedy in ages.
September 26, 2006
If you had three weeks left to live, I wouldn't recommend you spend your precious time watching this.
January 13, 2006
In its corny, cartoonish way, it even suggests a generosity of spirit that's faithful to the 1950 original.
June 24, 2006
It's not exactly distinguished, but pleasantly warm-hearted, and the sort of thing you might enjoy on afternoon TV when laid up with the flu.
January 13, 2006
An awful lot makes no sense in Jeffrey Price and Peter Seaman's script, starting with its basic premise.
January 13, 2006
It may not be much -- it's a remake of a 1950 Alec Guinness film -- but it is as bright as a Christmas bauble.
December 16, 2010
Formulaic but sometimes winning comedy.
June 16, 2006
It's obvious where "Last Holiday" goes and at times it takes too long to get there, but watching Latifah work her style and spirit when she gets to the Grandhotel Pupp is pure enjoyment.
November 27, 2006
Here at least, Latifah has only two modes: heavily constipated and sass-tastic.
January 27, 2007
A nice little romantic comedy which also packs an emotional punch.
