On November 8 2019 a beautiful movie called Last Christmas arrived in theaters. It starred Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding. Writers Emma Thompson and Bryony Kimmings built an entire magical world around one single holiday song. The emotional film touched hearts everywhere and very quickly earned 111 million dollars worldwide.
Many people watched the funny holiday story without realizing a deep secret. The entire movie is actually a massive hidden tribute to George Michael. The director used fifteen of his absolute greatest songs to tell the story. He even included a brand new unreleased track to close the emotional film.
Last Christmas – Official Trailer
True fans can spot several secret hidden details woven into the movie. The main character receives a life saving heart transplant on Christmas Day. George Michael tragically passed away on that exact same day in 2016. The literal gift of a heart is a beautiful nod to his final day.
George actually met with Emma Thompson to discuss the script before he died. He loved the story because it focused heavily on a homeless shelter. He privately donated millions to help homeless people during his life. The movie perfectly honors his quiet generosity and his deep love for helping others.
Last Christmas | Emilia Clarke Sings “Last Christmas”
If you look closely you will see even more beautiful details. The main character carries a suitcase with a bright sticker declaring her love for George. You can even spot his famous bandmate Andrew Ridgeley clapping in the crowd during the final beautiful scene at the homeless shelter.
Every single true music fan needs to watch this movie at least once. It is a stunning visual reminder of his immense impact. His voice and his truly beautiful charitable spirit will simply never be forgotten. He left us a wonderful gift that plays on forever.