Last Christmas
critic Reviews
, 47% Rotten Tomatometer Score- Likable leads, terrific behind-the-scenes talent, and an intriguing musical hook aren't enough to save Last Christmas from its poorly conceived story.
- , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreClarisse LoughreyIndependent (UK)
[It's] a star-studded romcom that plays like an expensive Hallmark film.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreScott MarksSan Diego Reader
Still, it's worth a visit to the multiplex to behold cinematographer John Schwartzman (National Treasure: Book of Secrets, The Founder) accept the challenge of illuminating a feature almost entirely by Christmas lights.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreCharlotte O'SullivanLondon Evening Standard
Last Christmas is patronising, illogical and silly.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreEd PottonTimes (UK)
You don't want to spoil it - it's silly, but satisfying as a plum pudding.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreWendy IdeObserver (UK)
The music of George Michael and Wham! is hauled out on to the soundtrack of this mouldy tangerine of a movie with about the same level of care and sensitivity that you might find on the festive mixtape at a motorway service station.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreSara Michelle FettersMovieFreak.com
Clarke is wonderful, running around in a bright green elf suit with jaunty pointy-toed shoes showcasing a wild abandon that only grows more captivating as things progress.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreJason BestMarie Claire
Part Curtis-style rom-com, part George Michael jukebox movie (note the title), part personal redemption tale and part mystery story... Put all this together and it's no surprise that the movie is something of a mess.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreMinnie WrightDaily Express (UK)
Clarke's first big post-Game of Thrones move is heavy on inclusivity and morality lessons but loses no sense of humour in the process, dodging preachiness with ease.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreMontiLee StormerMovieReelist.com
It's worth seeing with family and girlfriends and moms and besties because it's a smart happy movie you can laugh with without feeling dumber for it.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJohn SerbaDecider
Last Christmas fortified my cynicism for more than an hour, then Clarke eroded it just enough to make me like it.
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