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It’s that time of year again, when multiplexes all over the country prepare to serve up holiday fare as sugary as a cup of eggnog to their patrons. Certainly, the overly sentimental, overly syrupy nature of it all can be pleasant, provided the end result is something wittier and more starry-eyed than “Last Christmas,” a holiday romantic comedy with little romance and even less comedy to spare than the previous year. It’s a shame, because the film’s blindingly trimmed package is already dazzling—directed by Paul Feig (“Bridesmaids”), co-written by Emma Thompson and Bryony Kimmings, and starring Emilia Clarke of “Game of Thrones” and Henry Golding, who made his mark on “Crazy Rich Asians” as a timeless leading man. In addition, there is the entire George Michael soundtrack, which includes “This Is How (We Want You to Get High),” a beautiful, previously unreleased song from the late artist that serves as the perfect finishing touch. And yet, what’s inside this gift box feels strangely devoid of joy for what appears to be a foolproof recipe on paper—”Last Christmas” only succeeds in reminding you that it’s soon going to be holiday shopping time, which is a welcome reminder just before Thanksgiving.
For those who enjoy visiting year-round Christmas stores in July, such as the overstuffed one where the frantic Londoner Kate (Clarke, who is generically endearing) works, “Last Christmas” may hold some appeal, no matter how stale the story is. Just don’t expect Kate, the card-carrying George Michael fan, to be the one to spread holiday cheer in this establishment. Despite the fact that she is dressed in an elf costume with matching pointy slippers, the former chorus girl with ambitions to pursue a stage career is more of a mess-maker than an organized helper to Santa. Santa is a fictional character created by Michelle Yeoh (who does the best she can in her cringe-worthy role), who owns the shop “Yuletide Wonderful” on a busy, twinkling square in London and expects great things from Kate with a tough, maternal sort of affection. As a result of her constant tardiness to work, making bad decision after bad decision, couch-surfing (London in 2017 does not appear to be a reasonable city for an elf’s salary), and dealing with her family issues, Kate is forced to make a choice between her career and her well-being. Besides dealing with a mysterious heart defect, we learn in bits and pieces that she has recently been hospitalized with certain complications and cannot afford to live an irresponsible lifestyle.
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Her family, who are immigrants from the former Yugoslavia, certainly believes this to be true. Marta’s mother, Petra (Thompson), is overly concerned and guilty-tripping about her two daughters; the other daughter, Marta (Lydia Leonard), who is dependable and disciplined, hides her sexual orientation from her parents by maintaining a stable relationship with a lesbian man (Thompson, who plays an offensive caricature of an émigré). Their hardworking father Ivan (Boris Isakovi), who has established a comfortable life for his family in London, is also present. But something still seems to be missing from Kate’s life in the waning days of 2017, despite the fact that she is surrounded by sympathetic figures who aren’t quite deserving of their compassion. Once Kate’s guard is down, Tom (Golding, who makes excellent use of his effortless charms), who appears out of nowhere, slowly but steadily brings her sense of kindness and self-worth to the surface, so that, as a result of Tom’s influence, Kate begins to volunteer at an emergency homeless shelter on a regular basis.
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It’s safe to say there will be a “Love Actually”-esque performance to cap off the romp, as well as a twisty pay-off (albeit a frustrating one) to conclude its “Just Like Heaven” vibe that manages to romanticize the sparkly streets of London more than the couple who strolls through the streets. When it comes to cozying up to Kate’s family issues and, thanks to Gary Freeman’s production design, turning London into a jolly old holiday greeting card, “Last Christmas” falls short of creating chemistry between its apparent lovebirds, who seem to be living inside the lyrics of the eponymous Wham! song more than they realize. Furthermore, neither Yeoh nor Thompson portray characters who are even remotely resemblant to real people in a film that only superficially addresses the anxieties of immigrants in these early stages of Brexit negotiations. Even if you’re a fan of this intensely rich Christmas pudding—which is always a better idea in theory than in practice—you might discover you’ve had more than enough after just a couple of bites.Also, you must try to play this Last Christmas quiz.
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