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LIGHT IT UP LAST CHRISTMAS

Ali Goddard reviews the latest Christmas Blockbuster!

Last Christmas, rated PG, is the must- When Kate meets Tom, her entire
see Christmas movie of the season. worldview is gradually turned on its
This film stars Emilia Clarke as Kate, head. Tom is composed, optimistic,
a 26-year-old who has lost control quirky, and kind – the exact opposite
of her life. A chance meeting with of Kate. I can guarantee you that you’ll
the charming and effervescent Tom be rooting for Kate and Tom as soon
(Henry Golding) kickstarts the chain as you’re exposed to their dynamic,
of events that change Kate’s life, something which has been incredibly
and the lives of the members of her well-portrayed by stars Clarke and
dysfunctional family, for good. This Golding. Their on-screen chemistry is
film also stars Emma Thompson as something you’ll remember for a long
Kate’s neurotic mother, and Michelle time.
Yeoh as her Christmas-obsessed boss. This film isn’t all about love and loss,
This film perfectly captures the human however. It’s also a great light-hearted
experience. It showcases all the trials comedy that will have the whole
and tribulations of being a person family chuckling together. Heavily
who longs for something more. Kate, featuring the music of the late, great
who immigrated with her family from George Michael, the film uses this to its
the Former Republic of Yugoslavia to comedic advantage at times, but also
London, dreams of being a star on uses it to tug on the heartstrings. Folks,
the West End. However, after falling if I can give you any recommendation
ill and undergoing surgery, she loses when going to see this film, it’s to bring
control of her life. This film follows your handkerchief or tissues. Overall,
her struggles with love, human a great movie to see with the whole Now showing at
connection, work, family, and coping family. Last Christmas is the feel-good Event Cinemas North Lakes
with a near-death experience. movie of the year.

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