Critic Reviews

Last Chance Harvey (2009) Rank 4 Reviews

Expert Review Summary

Movie critics combined give Last Chance Harvey (2009) a score of 2.6382 out of 4

based on (85) reviews

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Excellent

(8)

Very Good

(54)

Good

(22)

Fair

(1)

Poor

(0)

Reviews by Score:

ComingSoon.net (Edward Douglas)

One doesn't have to know much going into Joel Hopkins' second movie beyond the fact that it features two terrific actors, Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson, who are so well-matched to the material and with each other that one can't help but feel like they' ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at ComingSoon.net (Edward Douglas)

Apollo Guide (Brian Webster)

Hoffman is subtly brilliant, Thompson is tremendous, and writer/ director Joel Hopkins deserves our thanks for creating such a gentle, wonderful film. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Apollo Guide (Brian Webster)

ReelTalk Movie Reviews (Betty Jo Tucker)

Falling in love can happen at any age. Last Chance Harvey emphasizes this romantic theme while having a bit of fun doing it. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at ReelTalk Movie Reviews (Betty Jo Tucker)

The New York Times (Manohla Dargis)

Even when they are walking uneven shoulder to shoulder and hitting their professional marks note for note, Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson do not make a lot of sense as a screen couple. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at The New York Times (Manohla Dargis)

Eric D. Snider

Hoffman and Thompson make it sublime, a genuinely pleasant 90 minutes spent with two thoroughly engaging characters. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Eric D. Snider

What Would Toto Watch?

The film's final act includes a tired plot device meant to hype the "will they or won't they" love story, but the moment soon passes, and we're left with the stars trying one last time to find love. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at What Would Toto Watch?

Reel Film Reviews

The movie's place as a well-crafted example of feel-good storytelling is subsequently impossible to deny, and it's certainly refreshing to encounter a romance revolving around a pair of older characters ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Reel Film Reviews

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

There are many niggling things that could be said about this movie if we want to feel superior to it. ...read the complete Last Chance Harvey movie review at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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