“Last Christmas” is the social commentary on every fathomable topic that you know you don’t need
(11/07/19 7:07pm)
A script fit for a Lifetime direct-to-TV movie is given the Hollywood treatment in “Last Christmas,” director Paul Feig’s latest film since “A Simple Favor.” Feig, along with an all-star cast and a George Michael-heavy soundtrack, attempts to tackle the classic feel-good Christmas romantic-comedy like “The Holiday” and “Love Actually.” However, with focuses on economic inequality, refugees, and Brexit, what results is a confounding mess that addresses a myriad of unexpectedly serious topics.