Struggling to recover from a major surgery and enduring a succession of one night stands, she’s a mess. Her self-destructive and selfish streak has alienated her from almost all her friends (and their husbands) and she’s on the outs with her family as well. Hitting a new low by becoming homeless, she really does need a Christmas miracle.

Enter Tom (Henry Golding) a mysterious man she meets outside her place of employment. He gets her and her wise cracking ways. As an on-screen couple, Golding and Clarke have great chemistry together and the script gives them ample opportunity to win you over. The time they spend together gives her hope but there is something that is just not quite right about him.

Giving Clarke’s character a sarcastic wit keeps the film from becoming too saccharin, while her innate charm insures she is not off putting. Other than a few predictable nods to it being a festive film, it’s got a little more edge than most holiday fodder. There is also a twist that some will see coming while others will be blissfully unaware until the reveal. It’s starting to feel a bit like Christmas.

Rob Hudson
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Kate (Emilia Clarke) harumphs around London, a bundle of bad decisions accompanied by the jangle of bells on her shoes, another irritating consequence from her job as an elf in a year-round Christmas shop. Tom (Henry Golding) seems too good to be true when he walks into her life and starts to see through so many of Kate’s barriers. As London transforms into the most wonderful time of the year, nothing should work for these two. But sometimes, you gotta let the snow fall where it may, you gotta listen to your heart … and you gotta have faith.

Last Christmas features the music of George Michael, including the bittersweet holiday classic of the film’s title. The film will also premiere brand new unreleased material by the legendary Grammy-winning artist, who sold more than 115 million albums and recorded 10 No. 1 singles over the course of his iconic career.

The film is produced by BAFTA winner David Livingstone for Calamity Films, by Emma Thompson, and by Paul Feig and Jessie Henderson for Feigco Entertainment. The film is executive produced by Sarah Bradshaw.

Last Christmas will be released in Australian cinemas November 7!
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