The basic story in Last Chance Harvey is essentially similar to the classic An Affair To Remember but whereas the two lead characters in Affair were self assured, social individuals the corresponding characters in Harvey are outsiders in a crowd.
The first section in Harvey where we see Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson in separate, unlinked scenes battling the heartache of rejection and loneliness is nicely handled and realistic. I have been in similar situations and could really relate to the portrayal.
Once the two meet and a relationship evolves Harvey moves inevitably to its predictable outcome. A pity that life doesn't always unfold in this way but we live in hope.
I've seen a study that showed these types of movies actually cause relationship problems because people get the idea that real love just kinda happens. They should start labeling them Romantic Fantasy instead of comedy or drama. I love Emma Thompson, but Hoffman is ... meh.
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