Queen Latifah stars in this heart-tugger about a New Orleans cookware saleswoman who learns her days are numbered and decides to go out in style with a dream vacation in Europe. Also featuring LL Cool J and Alicia Witt. Wayne Wang directs. (112 min, PG-13)

Web: http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/thelastholiday/

This article appears in May 10-16, 2006.