Last Chance Harvey

The very definition of "nice", Last Chance Harvey provides an ideal opportunity for a wallow in wish fulfillment and first-rate acting. Emma Thompson reminds us why we should actually see far more of her on the big screen, while Dustin Hoffman manfully copes with being dwarfed by his co-star (on several occasions, she even has to wear high heels, thus emphasising the difference further) Screw-up Harry learns that family is more important than a job he doesn't enjoy, while Kate learns to take a chance on life. There's nothing earth-shattering about it but ther are worse ways to spend 90 minutes.