Last Chance Harvey (2008)

Director:

Joel Hopkins

Writer:

Joel Hopkins (writer)

Release Date:

16 tammikuu 2009 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Romance

Tagline:

It's about first loves, last chances and everything in between.

Plot:

In London for his daughter's wedding, a rumpled man finds his romantic spirits lifted by a new woman in his life.

Plot Keywords:

Wedding | Lunch | Divorce | No Opening Credits | American Abroad

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Dustin Hoffman	...	Harvey Shine
Emma Thompson	...	Kate Walker
Eileen Atkins	...	Maggie Walker
Kathy Baker	...	Jean
Liane Balaban	...	Susan
James Brolin	...	Brian
Richard Schiff	...	Marvin
Tim Howar	...	Johnnie
Wendy Mae Brown	...	Aggie
Bronagh Gallagher	...	Oonagh
Jeremy Sheffield	...	Matt
Daniel Lapaine	...	Scott
Patrick Baladi	...	Simon
Adam James	...	Josh Hillman
Michael Landes	...	Peter Turner

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language.

Runtime:

93 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

USA:PG-13 (certificate #44804) | Australia:PG | Singapore:PG | Portugal:M/12 | Netherlands:AL | Finland:S | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Mexico:A | Ireland:12A | Sweden:Btl | Argentina:Atp | Brazil:12 | Japan:G

Filming Locations:

Belsize Park, London, England, UK

Company:

Overture Films

Trivia:

At the wedding banquet, the girl who speaks to Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson ("You do know this is the children's table?"), is played by Gaia Wise, Emma Thompson's daughter. Director Joel Hopkins's daughter is also seated at the table.

Goofs:

Errors in geography: When Dustin Hoffman's character first goes back to Heathrow to try and catch his flight to the US, there is a sign behind him as he runs towards the check-in desk that reads "WELCOME TO STANSTED".

Quotes:

Harvey Shine: I'm gonna dance your socks off.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The 66th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2009) (TV)

Hoffman/Thompson create entertainment amongst a sea of dark films

LAST CHANCE HARVEY is a breath of fresh air amongst a sea of dark dramas up for kudos. The journey Hoffman takes to London and his encounter with the marvelous Emma Thompson creates a story that is so entertaining and enjoyable. The London locations, the brilliant chemistry between Emma and Dustin, and the joy one finds in their histories and luck in finding each other in London is wonderful to enfold on the screen. The writing is superb from Joel Hopkins, the London locations so fantastic to the story and film, and the supporting cast is excellent. Moreover, the themes which the film hits upon in regards to divorce, family relationships rings true to not only the film but to an audience, such as myself, that has felt the pains of divorce and the issues of loyalty. I loved this film, and HARVEY brings a "Dramedy" to the screen when one is needed amongst "the darkness" in 2009...