‘Last Chance Harvey’ a charming romance
30/10/2009 - 20:42:35Cert 12
Drama/Romance
Middle-aged jingle writer Harvey (Dustin Hoffman) flies into London having just lost his job, in order to reconnect with his estranged daughter Susan (Liane Balaban) in time for her wedding.
To compound his suffering, the bride’s stepfather Brian (James Brolin) will proudly walk her down the aisle, consigning Harvey to one of the tables at the back of the function room.
At the airport, Harvey briefly encounters survey-taker Kate (Emma Thompson) and rudely dodges her questioning, like so many other passengers.
When he sees Kate sitting alone in the airport bar later that same day, reading a trashy novel over a glass of chardonnay, Harvey apologises profusely and strikes up a conversation.
Light-hearted banter sows the seeds of a friendship that blossoms into more.
‘Last Chance Harvey’ is a gently paced and incredibly charming romance set against the backdrop of bustling, modern-day London.
Start Rating: 3/5.
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