From NetFlix:
Dustin Hoffman stars in this romantic dramedy as Harvey Shine, a
struggling jingle writer who risks losing his job to attend his
daughter’s London wedding, only to discover he is not exactly welcome
at the ceremony. While seeking refuge in the airport bar, Harvey meets
a lonely statistician named Kate (Emma Thompson) and soon finds himself
happily thrust into an unexpected romance. Hoffman and Thompson both
picked up Golden Globe nominations for their roles.
This is one sweet film. Hoffman and Thompson really pair off well. Beware: there are some tensely embarrassing moments for poor Harvey. But isn’t it rare these days to find a gentle feel-good movie suitable for all viewers ?
Do you believe this: Thompson (born in 1959) is 50 years old. Hoffman (born in 1937) is 72 years old. Not bad!
We found this to be an absolutely charming movie–the sort that
“they just don’t make any more”–but happily did.
Originally I thought it would be an odd pairing–Dustin and Emma–but it was perfect. Whoever chose them knows them well.
Now–could there be another script for them?
I took your recommendation and saw Last Chance Harvey and loved it. The awkwardness and pain of being alone were so authentic.