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Movie critics combined give Last Chance Harvey (2009) a score of 2.6382 out of 4
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Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Metromix.com (Geoff Berkshire)Metromix.com (Geoff Berkshire)
Last Chance Harvey does not exactly break any new ground, but it is a potent reminder of just how appealing a film can be when it finds exactly the right tone and performers. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Metromix.com (Geoff Berkshire)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Beliefnet (Nell Minow)Beliefnet (Nell Minow)
The other two pleasures of the film are Dustin Hoffman as Harvey and Emma Thompson as Kate. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Beliefnet (Nell Minow)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times
Though it might be tempting to think of "Last Chance Harvey" as an AARP variation on Richard Linklater's "Before Sunrise," that would give short shrift to the film Hopkins has given us, more measured in its storytelling than Linklater, who feeds in the mo ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Los Angeles Times
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for efilmcritic.comefilmcritic.com
Look, if you are in the mood for an ambitious or profound movie to see this weekend, there are any number of films out there that would fit the bill far better than "Last Chance Harvey"--titles like "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," "Che" ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at efilmcritic.com
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for ColeSmithey.com (Cole Smithey)ColeSmithey.com (Cole Smithey)
The nightingale of mature romance sings a haiku tune for Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson in a good-spirited romantic comedy that worthy of their naturalistic performances. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at ColeSmithey.com (Cole Smithey)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Seacoast Newspapers (NH/Maine) (Gina Carbone)Seacoast Newspapers (NH/Maine) (Gina Carbone)
Here's to aging with grace and wit - and for the return of the real movie stars. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Seacoast Newspapers (NH/Maine) (Gina Carbone)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Boxoffice Magazine (Phil Contrino)Boxoffice Magazine (Phil Contrino)
A brief disclaimer: I am not a middle-aged man. I am not about to buy a Porsche and I am not questioning the meaning of my life. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Boxoffice Magazine (Phil Contrino)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) (John Wirt)Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) (John Wirt)
Last Chance Harvey is a great marriage of behind-the-scenes and on-screen talent. An exceptional, even stylish romantic comedy, it's so much more substantive than the silly, formulaic romantic comedies starring younger, hotter box office stars. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) (John Wirt)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle Post-Intelligencer
There are no dramatic revelations and there is an inevitability to their connection, but it's a pleasure to see mature portraits of adult characters who put their vulnerabilities on the line. I enjoyed my time in the company of these strangers. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Boston GlobeBoston Globe
So there are moments to treasure, but they're small and delicately crafted - actors' moments. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Boston Globe
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Kansas City StarKansas City Star
What we have here is a romantic fairy tale with some nice London scenery and lead actors who turn an unremarkable story into something that feels vital. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Kansas City Star
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for News BlazeNews Blaze
Hoffman and Thompson team to weave movie magic via a vintage romantic roundelay. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at News Blaze
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Twin Cities Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt)Twin Cities Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt)
Much of the breeziness comes from Thompson, who has no trouble making you believe Hoffman would instantly fall for her. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Twin Cities Pioneer Press (Chris Hewitt)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Toronto StarToronto Star
Although the script often feels as stale as day-old wedding cake, watching Hoffman and Thompson tentatively discover each other is joyously tender. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Toronto Star
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Houston Community Newspapers (Gary Brown)Houston Community Newspapers (Gary Brown)
But bring a hanky or two-Hoffman's salute to his daughter and son-in-law at the reception might have you blubbering with happy tears. At least he's not footing the bill. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Houston Community Newspapers (Gary Brown)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for New York Post (Lou Lumenick)New York Post (Lou Lumenick)
For some reason, airport reunions are a staple of British romantic comedies, and it comes as no surprise whatsoever that Last Chance Harvey is no exception. But in a season filled with grim dramas, older audiences could make a far worse choice. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at New York Post (Lou Lumenick)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Newark Star-Ledger (Stephen Whitty)Newark Star-Ledger (Stephen Whitty)
Last Chance Harvey is the movie that brings these two people together over a long London weekend and it's a small, sweet, old-fashioned charmer. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Newark Star-Ledger (Stephen Whitty)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for The Movie Boy (Dustin Putman)The Movie Boy (Dustin Putman)
The destination that Last Chance Harvey takes us to is a predictable one, often traveled, and the tone is relatively frothy and light. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at The Movie Boy (Dustin Putman)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for BrianOrndorf.com (Brian Orndorf)BrianOrndorf.com (Brian Orndorf)
Perhaps not the most mesmerizing of love stories, Last Chance Harvey submits one of the most richly acted illustrations of attraction found this year. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at BrianOrndorf.com (Brian Orndorf)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Chicago Sun-TimesChicago Sun-Times
"Last Chance Harvey" has everything it needs but won't stop there. It needs the nerve to push all the way. It is a pleasure to look upon the faces of Hoffman and Thompson, so pleasant, so real. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Chicago Sun-Times
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for ReelViews (James Berardinelli)ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
This is a film of small pleasures that come through dialogue and character interaction, but there are few (if any) surprises. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for The Milwaukee Journal-SentinelThe Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
A bizarre subplot sometimes turns "Last Chance Harvey" loopy: Kate's mother (Eileen Atkins) is convinced that her Polish neighbor is a murderer. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Fresno Bee (Donald Munro)Fresno Bee (Donald Munro)
The result is a low-key charmer that will particularly satisfy those looking for gentle romance that skews older. My guess is that there will be plenty of Hoffman-Thompson fans willing to take a chance on "Harvey. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Fresno Bee (Donald Munro)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for The Aisle SeatThe Aisle Seat
As I said above, Last Chance Harvey is nothing you haven't seen before. It's just done with older actors, a bit more poignancy, and a bit more class. It's definitely a slight little picture, yet Hoffman and Thompson find the humanity inside it. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at The Aisle Seat
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Frank OchiengFrank Ochieng
Sometimes it is very rare to get a decent romantic comedy that works its sentimental magic. However, it is even more rare to be treated to an entertaining romance comedy about mature lovers that bond despite their misguided love lives. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Frank Ochieng
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for CompuServe (Harvey Karten)CompuServe (Harvey Karten)
Last Chance Harvey may not have a huge chance for success in the theaters as it is targeted to an older audience which might be more comfortable waiting for the DVD, but if youths cannot relate to people in their forties and fifties who crave the s ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at CompuServe (Harvey Karten)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for WaffleMovies.comWaffleMovies.com
Last Chance Harvey is a great movie for that day when you need a bit of comfort and love. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at WaffleMovies.com
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Christianity Today (Camerin Courtney)Christianity Today (Camerin Courtney)
If you've ever felt alone in a crowd or kind of passed over by life, you'll find a kinship with Harvey Shine (Dustin Hoffman) and Kate Walker (Emma Thompson). ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Christianity Today (Camerin Courtney)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for jackiekcooper.com (Jackie K. Cooper)jackiekcooper.com (Jackie K. Cooper)
If you want to see a movie that is relaxing, entertaining, and enjoyable; then drop in to see "Last Chance Harvey." It isn't the greatest movie ever made but it is a way to relax and be entertained. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at jackiekcooper.com (Jackie K. Cooper)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for BDK Reviews (Kevin McCarthy)BDK Reviews (Kevin McCarthy)
Hoffman and Thompson worked BEAUTIFULLY well together. Hoffman is just such a great actor and his chemistry is always so vibrant on screen. I just enjoy watching the guy. The only problem is that he is always DUSTIN HOFFMAN. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at BDK Reviews (Kevin McCarthy)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Oregonian (M.E. Russell)Oregonian (M.E. Russell)
But Hoffman and Thompson elevate the material to a surprising degree, because they each steadfastly refuse to phone it in. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Oregonian (M.E. Russell)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for New York ObserverNew York Observer
Mr. Hoffman, now past 70, and Ms. Thompson, inching toward 50, still retain enough buoyancy to keep the picture afloat. And the rest of the cast kicks in with flawless ensemble support. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at New York Observer
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for CinemaBlend.com (Katey Rich)CinemaBlend.com (Katey Rich)
Last Chance Harvey is the kind of movie that probably wouldn't get much attention if it were released at any other time in the year. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at CinemaBlend.com (Katey Rich)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Screen International (Mike Goodridge)Screen International (Mike Goodridge)
While Last Chance Harvey is not full-fledged romantic fantasy like Love Actually or The Holiday, neither is it the most authentic portrait of human longing. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Screen International (Mike Goodridge)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for The Hollywood Reporter (Kirk Honeycutt)The Hollywood Reporter (Kirk Honeycutt)
This sentimental romantic comedy about two aging misfits who find unlikely love benefits enormously from the casting of Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at The Hollywood Reporter (Kirk Honeycutt)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for tonymedley.com (Tony Medley)tonymedley.com (Tony Medley)
The third scene that lets the movie down occurs after a rather contentious first meeting and after the two setup scenes outlined above. Both Harvey and Kate show up at the same bar. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at tonymedley.com (Tony Medley)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for I.E. Weekly (Amy Nicholson)I.E. Weekly (Amy Nicholson)
You know all those modern romances where an emotionally ill-equipped man falls for a great girl who teaches him how to love? Last Chance Harvey is what happens after and writer director Joel Hopkins is still selling us this narcissist turned softy sap as ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at I.E. Weekly (Amy Nicholson)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Antagony & Ecstasy (Tim Brayton)Antagony & Ecstasy (Tim Brayton)
There is not one moment in Last Chance Harvey that is remotely surprising, not a single extraordinary shot, not a line of dialogue that resonates in your soul hours after leaving the theater, not even a musical cue that you hum as you walk out. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Antagony & Ecstasy (Tim Brayton)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Mountain XpressMountain Xpress
A great film? By no means. But if you take it as the pleasant -- and blessedly non-shrill -- romance it is, there's a good bit to like. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Mountain Xpress
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Film Journal International (Shirley Sealy)Film Journal International (Shirley Sealy)
The plot of Last Chance Harvey is no better or worse than most other movies in the guy meets girl, guy loses girl genre. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Film Journal International (Shirley Sealy)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Arizona RepublicArizona Republic
But despite a couple of show-offy scenes designed to win accolades and awards, that's just not enough. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Arizona Republic
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Mr. Brown's MoviesMr. Brown's Movies
The more mechanical bits of the script weigh the film down. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Mr. Brown's Movies
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Philadelphia InquirerPhiladelphia Inquirer
And Thompson is her usual seemingly effortlessly charming self. When the actress offers her arm for Hoffman to take and says, "Shall we walk?". . . ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Philadelphia Inquirer
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Philadelphia Daily NewsPhiladelphia Daily News
But it's well done by the two leads, who register as real enough to rescue the movie at almost every turn from mawkishness and predictability. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Philadelphia Daily News
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Cinema Signals (Jules Brenner)Cinema Signals (Jules Brenner)
To those who think there's an age limit for a romantic comedy, Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson would like to pursuade you otherwise. It's a darn good try, and writer-director Joel Hopkins gives it his best shot. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Cinema Signals (Jules Brenner)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Entertainment WeeklyEntertainment Weekly
Hoffman and Thompson are each good enough to bring out a glow in the other. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Entertainment Weekly
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Miami HeraldMiami Herald
So far so good, but Last Chance Harvey loses its focus by straying into a ridiculous, quickly dropped subplot about Kate's snoopy mother (the great Eileen Atkins, utterly wasted here). ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Miami Herald
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Variety (John Anderson)Variety (John Anderson)
Some couples just look good together. Thompson and Hoffman look like an exclamation point walking a hedgehog. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Variety (John Anderson)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)
Last Chance Harvey plays like a bad Kate Hudson romantic comedy, but with much better actors. And, indeed, after the first awkward 25 minutes, Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson manage to finesse a very touching human element into the proceedings. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Combustible Celluloid (Jeffrey M. Anderson)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for BrandonFibbs.com (Brandon Fibbs)BrandonFibbs.com (Brandon Fibbs)
Last Chance Harvey is a pleasant if predictable romance. We need more romantic films featuring middle-aged couples. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at BrandonFibbs.com (Brandon Fibbs)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for New York Daily News (Elizabeth Weitzman)New York Daily News (Elizabeth Weitzman)
Fortunately, Thompson and Hoffman settle into the story as if it were a comfy couch. They take pleasure in their differences, while approaching the task with a similar professionalism. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at New York Daily News (Elizabeth Weitzman)
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Deseret News, Salt Lake City Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Still, there's no denying that Hoffman and Thompson do have a believable chemistry. You just wish they were exploring that in a more original and captivating movie than this one. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for The Austin ChronicleThe Austin Chronicle
Middle-aged romances are, sadly, hard to find on the silver screen, so it's with some hesitation I pronounce Last Chance Harvey not up to snuff. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at The Austin Chronicle
Last Chance Harvey (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Chicago TribuneChicago Tribune
The trick with romantic comedy isn't being surprised. The trick is being not surprised, in the right way. These characters barely exist as written. Yet you warm to Thompson and Hoffman. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Chicago Tribune
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Last Chance Harvey (2009) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
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Last Chance Harvey (2009) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars
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