The film was released in January 2006. Watching this lyric melodrama is a real pleasure. The intricate plot, which makes you think about the meaning of life, is intriguing. And the actors are the real decoration of the picture. “Last Vacation” gathered on the set both world cinema stars and little-known artists. But all of them, regardless of the scale of their popularity, perfectly performed their roles.
Plot
The main character of the film is Georgia. She is an ordinary woman working as a seller of kitchen utensils. Feeling bad, she turns to the doctor, who, to her horror, diagnoses her fatal disease. Her days are numbered, and there is nothing more to lose. Then Georgia at the end of its days decides to fulfill its old dream: to relax in an elite European resort. Having given all his savings for the ticket, the doomed woman goes on vacation. And there she was mistaken for another person. Georgia was confused with a relaxed, rich, defiant lady. Without thinking about the consequences, because she still has nothing left to live, she accepts the rules of the game and pretends to be arrogant. To find out how this complicated story ends, you need to watch the movie to the end.
"Last Vacation": actors and roles. Queen Latifah (Georgia Bird)
Queen Latifah was born on a spring day on March 18, 1970 in New Jersey. Back in school years, the girl showed a craving for creativity: she played in theatrical productions and sang at school concerts.
It is rare to meet people with diverse talents who have become famous not only as musicians or not only as actors. “Last Vacation” is a film in which such a talented artist played the main role. Indeed, at the moment, Queen Latifa has achieved success both in music and in the acting profession, and has taken place as a model.
The meaning of the stage name Latifah, which the cousin called the girl from childhood, in translation from Arabic means “subtle” and “sensitive”.
Her creative career began as a rap artist. She was a lead singer of Ladies Fresh. And already in 1989 her first solo album was released. The girl was then only 19 years old, and she has already become very popular among rap lovers. Later Latifa released four more discs.
The film debut took place in 1991, when Queen played a central role in the film "Jungle Fever."
The rapid rise in popularity of the talented Queen Latifa would have been envied by many actors. “Last Vacation”, “Character”, “Beauty Salon”, “Sphere” are the best works of the artist in the cinema. Now she works as a screenwriter and producer, and also writes music.
Al Al Cool Jay (Sean Williams)
The role of Sean Williams in the film was played by the singer and actor Al Al Cool Jay. His real name is James Todd Smith. He was born on January 14, 1968. Parents separated when he was still very young. Then the boy moved with his mother to his grandparents who lived in New York.
As a child, the boy loved to play football and sing in a church choir. James grew up in a musical family. For example, his grandfather played the saxophone, and his mother played the accordion. At his thirteenth birthday, James received a DJ set, on which he soon recorded the first songs.
Serious work on the big stage began already in 1984, when his first single I Need A Beat became megapopular among rap music lovers. To release the first album, a young talent dropped out of school. The first disc called Radio was the beginning of his successful career.
He became actively involved in acting in the last years of the 20th century. The first successful works were roles in the films "Deep Blue Sea", "Every Sunday." Of course, the artist’s asset can also include successful participation in the film “Last Vacation”. The roles in this film were played by truly talented, versatile personalities, including El Al Cool Jay.
Timothy Hatton (Matthew Craigan)
He was born on 08/16/1960. His father is a famous actor Jim Hatton. Parents divorced when the boy was three years old, and Timothy spent his childhood in Boston, away from his father. They did not communicate for many years, but when he was 16 years old, he found his father and lived with him while studying at college.
The dream of becoming an actor originated with Timothy, when he successfully played a major role in the school production of "Boys and Dolls." The first big movie work dates back to 1980. Then, for participation in the film "Ordinary People," Hatton received a Golden Globe and an Oscar.
Now he not only starred a lot, but also often sits in the director's chair.
Giancarlo Esposito (Sen. Clarence Dillings)
The actors of the film "Last Vacation" from an early age engaged in creative activities. The performer of the role of Senator Clarence Dillingz, Giancarlo Esposito - is no exception. His first participation in the Broadway play took place when the boy was 8 years old.
In the early 80s of the last century, he periodically appears in films of various genres. But these were, as a rule, small roles. To many viewers, he was remembered as an FBI agent Mike Jardello, whom he played in the TV series “Slaughter Department”.
His directorial debut took place in 2008 when he released the movie Gospel Hill. Among recent acting work, the role of businessman Gustavo Fring in the series " Breaking Bad " can be noted.
The film "Last Vacation": actors and supporting roles
All paintings with the participation of Gerard Depardieu are characterized by a special mood, which this beautiful French actor brings to the film. So in the “Last Holiday” the brilliantly played role of the chef Didier once again demonstrated Depardieu's talent and charisma.
Also in the film were Alyssia Witt, Jane Adams, Jacqueline Fleming, Michael Estim, Susan Kellerman and others.
Not only great actors took part in the creation of the film. “Last Vacation” was filmed by famous director and producer Wayne Wang.