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Last Holiday

(2006, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Queen Latifah, Alicia Witt, LL Cool J)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Formulaic but sometimes winning comedy.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Lessons learned: greedy executives and politicians learn to be "better people" by listening to big-hearted Georgia.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Some winter sports result in crashes and bumps.
  • Sex:

    Breif, mostly comic references to sexual activity ("going down"), desire, and body parts ("booty," "ass"), some kissing, some bodies barely exposed in massage and sauna scenes.
  • Language:

    One use of "motherf---," "damn," "hell," "ass."
  • Consumerism:

    Emeril on TV and in cameo, Lean Cusine, Travelocity.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drinking with dinners, and on New Year's Eve, one character becomes drunk and depressed; minor smoking by background characters.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Last Holiday

Parents need to know that this film includes comedic references to a terminal illness and some nonexplicit but perhaps mildly worrisome scenes of medical examination (loud machines, doctor's bad news, lack of health insurance). Characters allude to sexual desire and appearances (references to "going down," "ass," "booty," and breasts; soundtrack songs include "Let's Get It On"); women wear swimsuits, towels, and cleavage-revealing clothing; some brief kissing. A couple of characters smoke (cigar and cigarette) and multiple characters drink, one to the point of despairing intoxication, whereupon he sits on a building ledge while others worry he will jump. Characters are deceitful and selfish. Sports activities (snowboarding, base jumping) involve some antic violence. Some profanity.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Georgia's decision to pursue her dreams -- only after she believes she is about to die. How does she "teach" others who are focused on material success, greed, and reputations to reconsider priorities?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    e.g. Perfect for older kids, but not for tweens

    I have seen this movie multiple times. Love it. (:

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    very cute

    I loved this movie. Not only does it have some good laughs it's a great family film. It's one of my favorite movies ever and I recommend it to anyone over nine years old. My favorite part is at the end when they tell what happens after the movie ends; it shows stuff like Georgia and Sean get married sky diving or when Georgia's old boss gets run over by a buss while chatting away on his cell phone. I love this movie!!!

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    Happy movie......for the holidays

    I really liked this movie because it was really heartwarming and happy. Queen Latifah fits perfectly in this role. Funny, sweet, charming, quite romantic. Recommended for 11+. ------younger children might get bored or not get the point of the film.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Good

    Last Holiday is a nice feel good romantic comedy about living life to the fullest- it's a predicable but entertaining movie. Queen Latifah is great as usual. There is very little for parents to object to here, it's pretty mild for a PG-13.

  7. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Cute, feel good comedy

    This was really enjoyable. The premise is a deep subject, what would you do if you thought you were dying... Some good messages and pretty clean overall.

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Rhode Island
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    It gets an A.

    Good movie that makes you feel good. The oly problem was that the ending was unlogical. Still great for teens and maby pre-teens.

  10. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    hilarious

    it was so funny can't wait till it comes out so i can laugh over and over again,also a great romantic comedy and safe for the whole family. though their is some profanity and the f word is used once.i still love it and will recommend this movie to anyone in need of a good laugh or adventure

  11. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 3.0

    laughing movie

    this is a great movie to go see she is great & funny.

  12. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

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