Metacritic Movie Ratings
Last Holiday Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 75

  out of 100

  Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert

  A movie that takes advantage of the great good nature and warmth of Queen Latifah, and uses it to transform a creaky old formula into a comedy that is just plain lovable.

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• 63

  out of 100

  USA TodayClaudia Puig

  The movie clichs are bearable mainly because the cast rises above the formulaic material. There are also some bona fide laughs to be had once the setting switches to a luxurious resort in the Czech Republic.

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• 60

  out of 100

  The Hollywood ReporterMichael Rechtshaffen

  Queen Latifah finally gets a vehicle that gives her formidable talents and expansive spirit plenty of blooming room.

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• 50

  out of 100

  Entertainment WeeklyLisa Schwarzbaum

  A chaste and tepid remake of a 1950 British comedy.

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• 50

  out of 100

  Wall Street JournalJoe Morgenstern

  Once again, Queen Latifah survives some remarkably clumsy filmmaking. More than survives; she manages to prevail.

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• 40

  out of 100

  VarietyJoe Leydon

  Most successful when it is engaging, not uproarious. Glossy amusement is an updated remake of a well-regarded 1950 Brit comedy-drama starring Alec Guinness, improbably retrofitted as a star vehicle for Queen Latifah.

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• 30

  out of 100

  The New York TimesManohla Dargis

  As witless as it is formulaic.

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