If, unlike me, you haven’t seen the movie, or already figured out the twist, be aware, there are spoilers ahead.įor a movie about a dashing ghost, featuring two incredibly charming actors with a great deal of chemistry, plus at least three ladies I’d consider legends (Thompson, Michelle Yeoh, and a brief Patti LuPone cameo), this was really boring. Now, I’ve seen it and…While I didn’t hate it, I didn’t so much enjoy it either. Even with that, I was 100% on board with this British Christmas rom-com.

And this was even after I saw the trailer in August and (as it turns out) correctly sussed out the movie’s twist, down to the last detail. I say all this as a preface to note how in the tank for Last Christmas I was, going in. Plus, Emma Thompson is my imaginary celebrity BFF-the one I know I’d love in real life, were we ever to meet. I’ve never seen Game of Thrones (yep, we’re the ones), but I absolutely adore Henry Golding, believe he’s one of the most charming actors working today, and think A Simple Favor is egregiously under-rated. I admit it contains multiple manifestly disturbing and/or ridiculous elements, but, despite all that, and the fact I’ve seen it, roughly, 999 times, I still cry like a baby every single time.

It is a film that engenders relatively strong opinions, and is loathed by as many as it’s loved. My favorite Christmas movie is Love, Actually.

Where to Watch?: For now, only your local cinema

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