Last Christmas: An Underrated Holiday Movie

[@trinaq]

Michelle Yeoh absolutely stole the movie as Santa, despite only being a supporting role. I loved her relationship with Kate, since it's clear that she cares about her deep down, and wants her to get better. In a refreshing twist, runs a Christmas shop because she loves the holiday, not being a bitter boss who hates her job.

[@QualityCulture]

She was low key the best part of the movie! I never seem her in a comedic role so it was pretty great to see her have so much fun

[@JuriAmari]

@@QualityCulture seems like she’s picking up comedy a lot more lately with Crazy Rich Asians and the upcoming film Everything Everywhere All At Once. Sone of her HK cinema has a bit of comedy mixed in but not in its entirety so it’s refreshing!

[@kaylagirl1611]

The way this movie BROKE me when I saw it first meanwhile my friend was sat beside me like ''Are they really doing this''

[@QualityCulture]

I know! I was totally mind blown but I guess I’m just slow haha

[@kaylagirl1611]

@@QualityCulture No because the way stupid 14 year old me sat in the theatre about to lose my marbles. For the record I showed it to my mom and little sister last year and they both were as shocked as I was so I guess the whole family's dim *three spidermen pointing*

[@scoutart1508]

@@QualityCulture you know? one animated film with good and unique quality that deserves to be talked about is CAPTURE THE FLAG (winner of the best animated film Spanish academy award ironically set in USA NASA and one of my top non disney films)

[@nataliekmaguire]

I went to watch this film "ironically", then ended up sincerely falling in love with it. It actually inverts as many tropes as it adheres to: Kate DOESN'T get the big part or win the big audition. She decides that chasing that kind of success is actually not what she wants. And I love the Eastern-European-immigrant family, as this reflected the kind of Christmases (and dramas) I have with my family. And I cry every time Kate and Tom open up about "I was meant to be special/being normal is hard enough," because damn, it gets me right in my bones.

[@QualityCulture]

you're right! Although Last Christmas does follow some romcom tropes, it really goes against the grain in a lot of ways. I definitely gotta teary eyed out of nowhere multiple times toward the end of this movie

[@lifreddy3090]

As an Asian,I just appreciate the fact they picked two extremely talented and amazing Asian actors

[@QUARTERMASTEREMI6]

Yes, thank you! ❤️

[@erectilereptile7383]

Are there any non talented Asian actors?

[@The482075]

A love story that isn't about romantic love, but the love of humanity. Okay, I'm sold, I'll give this film a watch. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@konstantinarashev7368]

YES IT IS AMAZING!

[@The482075]

@@konstantinarashev7368 I watched the film. I actually enjoyed it. So sweet.

[@Wolfen443]

I went to watch it for the cast mostly at first, but ended up enjoying it a lot more than I expected.

[@ArinSauls]

Extremely underrated Christmas movie. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve passed up on watching this because the trailer didn’t grab me but holy smokes… What a great movie.

[@therealone_20]

As a person who faced depression and mostly stayed away from the people who are close to me and cared about me, this film made me burst into tears.

[@paxielle]

One message that stood out to me is you don't have to be special. I love that she finds joy in just helping out others in however small way and repaying those that have helped her and trying to accept herself as she is, immigrant child, someone who has survived a major illness, needing a healthier lifestyle and someone who isn't a superstar. I really love the link to georges Michael, didn't know much about him until now but his songs were really nice.

[@alfthai]

This channel is underrated and has some of the best, non-toxic discussions of culture. Thank you for the great work.

[@migaish_]

"it turns out Last Christmas is a literal interpretation of the song by WHAM!" I genuinely LOLed that was an awesome line 😂

[@jmcmontanheiro]

I laughed and cried my heart out when I watched this movie back in 2019. It broke my heart when my family went to see it later in the week and said they thought it so bad they walked out off the theater. So glad to see it getting some love a couple years later!

[@samniel]

What I love about this story is that it fools you into thinking it's the classic holiday rom-com where boy learns to love again after meeting MPDG who reminds her the meaning of life except gender-flipped. And it kind of IS, but it's about the girl loving herself and her family and her fellow humans. No big "I just needed a boyfriend for Christmas" moment, just... friendly, familial love for all around her. The boy isn't really playing a love interest but a guardian angel... with a bit of a selfish motivation, after all, he quite literally gave her his heart, he's just making sure she doesn't squander his gift.

[@trinaq]

I love how three months prior to the film's release, everyone and their mother had twigged the big reveal, which meant that Henry Golding had to lie a lot to keep it hidden. It still manages to tug on the heartstrings, and I still got teary eyed during the twist reveal.

[@MySeasideRendezvous]

As someone who very much dislikes predictable Christmas movies and anything having to do with Christmas, I REALLY REALLY enjoyed this one. It hit all the right notes for me and didn’t do predictable things all the other movies tend to do. Your review just made me cry all over again, thank you.

[@davenatalie4221]

I went to this film IN THE THEATER 12 times in 12 weeks. I cried like a billion times in those 12 weeks.

[@lydia1634]

"Klaus" and "Arthur Christmas" are new movies I think should be Christmas classics.

[@subha2573]

I fully sobbed when watching Klaus it should be illegal making viewers feel that many emotions simultaneously😆

[@charlottemclean6130]

This wasn’t the film I thought I was going to see when I went to see it in the cinema, but as someone who has really struggled with depression it really resonated with me.

[@dilir2572]

This movie is criminally underrated. I would have loved to watch it in theaters

[@micaelasparrow650]

I enjoyed this movie too, I also guessed he was an angel/ghost but not that he was her organ donor. Glad I wasn’t the only one. Very nice analysis.

[@rahng1941]

I watched this with my mom and we both LOVED it. Honestly this is probably my favorite Christmas movie ever. It’s a little cheesy, but that’s part of the charm. We also both agreed that Henry Golding is Gorgeous. And we were both totally teary eyed at the end.

[@asakiijrii]

Saw this movie a few weeks ago. I didn't expect much. And afterwards I really didn't have an opinion about it. But it stuck with me through the last few weeks. I thought about it so often. I struggle with depression and it usually hits quite hard around christmas. So I'm going to rewatch it.

[@EYNugget]

Just saw it. In tears at the end. I knew he was some sort of angel but I couldn't have guessed in what way . Really love the movie and your summation. I didn't know George Michael did all that philanthropy. The movie means so much more knowing that.

[@pheela]

this movie didn't rock my world but I never understood the bizarre reviews it attracted. it felt like the critics were taking some unrelated frustration out on this movie

[@ThePianoMan1953]

Yea, almost like they're a cesspool of mis-wired liberals.

[@tabitcha]

YESSS THANK YOU. Watched this last year because I liked Emilia & Henry and thought it could be cheesy good fun Christmas fun. And then it ended up way exceeding my expectations.

[@chelmrtz]

I wrote this off as another dumb Christmas rom-com: two genres I loathe. But hearing this take from you, it seems I was very wrong and it's worth a watch. I'll definitely give this a try now. Thank you for giving this a real shot and sharing why it's worth it!

[@QualityCulture]

Hope you enjoy it! 😊

[@arjuscarlet55555]

Watched it last year when it came out mostly for Emilia Clarke but damn it was sooooooo good. The song(her version) is literally my most favourite Christmas song ever and I'll never forget this amazing movie.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hameley12]

I have to agree that Last Christmas has to be up there on the top five movie classics and must watch every year. When I saw the wrap-up of the film, I cried and my sister held me up and told me "Yep. I feel the same... I didn't see that coming" Each actor brought something unique to the character and I loved it! Another great movie that moved me to tears has been Belle 2021 by Studio Chizu. Honestly, I did not see that coming, throughout the movie, you feel immersed in that world and then when both worlds come crashing together and how the main protagonist becomes her own hero. Wow! Last Christmas and Belle should be watched by everyone. Warning: some topics in the Belle film is for a mature audience. Thank you QC!

[@planetusa1]

And I thought I was the only person who loved this film, yor review provided things I didn't think about . Thanks

[@itswisetoshutup8358]

I watched it to enjoy a lazy night and away from thoughts that bug me but in the end, I was crying because of this movie. I love it too! no matter how "industry experts" rate it

[@alexanderklepp]

I am loving this channel a lot. The analysis you both give is so insightful.

[@QualityCulture]

Thanks! Your kind words mean so much 😊

[@TishyRose]

I watched this movie yesterday with my mum and we both really enjoyed it. It actually made my mum cry and that made me almost cry too. We did guess the ending not very far into the movie, but that didn’t make it feel boring. Just because it’s predictable it doesn’t mean it can’t still be meaningful, entertaining and touching. Michelle Yeoh was so good in this as well, her relationship with Boy was so sweet :)

[@RunnyMascaraDryTears]

you've convinced me to watch this film! i'd written it off when it came out after seeing all the negative reviews, but it sounds like this film does have something important to offer.

[@MohamedSalah-S]

Your channel made me love movies and cinema, I appreciate what u do, and please keep doing it, and please I want more of that

[@sdkempkes]

It was my #1 film of the year despite the other power house films. I watch it throughout the year as a reminder that there is still good in the world and we need to be there for each other. "Why Last Christmas? Because I am afraid and it gives me courage." (Gandalf after watching it)

[@CM-ss5pe]

The Christmas gibbon scene had me in stitches!

[@johnnysokko2004]

I was surprised how much I enjoyed Last Christmas.

[@lmd2215]

Wow! What a nice review of such a great Christmas movie! I guess all I could add is that you show scenes from "Let It Snow" (the 2019 Netflix movie) when you mention bad Xmas movies. But I think "Let It Snow" was really good -- for many of the same reasons that "Last Christmas" is. Anyway, nice review. Merry Xmas!

[@jimbolic0809]

Finished watching the movie minutes ago on Netflix. Cried at the revelation of the heart donation.

[@moonlightcrystal123]

Damn when you put it like that it's not the silly christmas movie I thought it was. The movie has more depth than I thought

[@immoore4614]

i kept seeing this in my recommendation in YT which prompted me to watch it in netflix yesterday because i thought "a christmas movie? with an analysis video? must be good or something in depth about it" and WOW i did not see that twist coming even though the thought went through my head once but i didnt think theyd actually do it and in such a good way!

[@sonorasgirl]

Hey, I know the internet is full of critics and cynics, so just wanted to say I enjoyed the sincerity and kindness that shone in every line of this. Hope you’re doing well, and from one stranger to another, happy new year! (Edited for spelling lol)

[@QualityCulture]

This was such a sweet comment, thank you so much! I truly appreciate it and I hope you've been having a great year so far 😊

[@sharan.sharan]

This video came up on my home page, I saw the thumbnail and decided to give it a try. I managed to find it and watch it and loved it! That's was days ago. So I came back to find this video, and today it popped up again. So, I came here to thank you. Also, the your video and analysis solidifies the message more!

[@martynar46]

I just watched this film this week, I'm so glad to hear you talk about it

[@sakurapablo671]

That’s why, after watching Last Christmas, it just tore into me, when I watch that scene of her realizing that Tom have been like a sort of Guarding Angel of sort. Hence the reason why that she can only see him, and nobody else can. Which is like the last 30 minutes of the movie. But seeing that scene, just gets to me, since I do love it. Even though it is emotional to see it, I’m like “No!”

[@ThePianoMan1953]

I was always wondering if (when she was changing her clothes on the street) if Tom was invisible to the passers by. I guess, now I know. 🙂

[@brynjames3779]

I haven't seen this film, and when it came out I didn't think I'd like it based off the promotional footage (mostly being a Christmas rom com, not really my thing), but this video is very insightful and I think I will check it out now. Thank you!

[@MrBBunny-rv1mk]

I love this movie. Thank you for highlighting it.

[@twistysunshine]

Damn I am not an xmas movie person but you have convinced me this has enough heart to seek out

[@JuriAmari]

I really enjoyed this movie. The actors knocked the story out of the park. I felt for Kate because there are so many times that I feel like a mess or a burden to my loved ones even though they don’t mind helping me. Seeing her regain that hope is reassuring that I’ll make it too. ❤️🎄 I think Last Christmas is a romance - specifically a romance with the good in people. Edit - I also thought Santa could’ve been related to Tom too or at least knew him before he passed but I was surprised and pretty impressed they didn’t go there.

[@mckill85]

I loved this. Of course I love the classics like Its a Wonderful Life, but I do think this ticked all the boxes for me. Me and my friend went to see it when it came out and we both turned to each other at the end with tears in our eyes

[@riaconradt2554]

Thanks for the recommendation. I will,be putting it on my Christmas watch list!

[@kayleighfalter3250]

I have a feeling in 10 years time this movie will be reconsider as a new classic.

[@chelseashurmantine8153]

THANK YOU! I saw this in heaters and it was great

[@ShinUkyo]

I'm a huge fan of this channel, and I have to say this is one of my favorite essays from you. This was a very nuanced take that showed thoughtful research and objectivity while still demonstrating how it made you feel. It got me a bit emotional, and I've yet to see the film! I had watched the musical finale with Emilia Clarke on the official KZbin channel (one of my fave actors singing one of my fave songs.) However I had stayed away from the movie itself. Because, like many, I hadn't heard many positive things. Plus as mentioned, movie trailers often love to give away too much of the plot and/or frame it in a way that makes it seem cheesy and lacking depth/nuance. As often happens, the trailer totally failed the movie it was trying to promote. Despite knowing the twist now, I am looking forward to seeing this. I'm there for the journey. Not to mention it's based on one of the things I feel most strongly about in life. How I hope people can feel less sorrow over the lack of idealized, unrealistic romantic love in their lives. And instead embrace the far more abundant and meaningful love that can exist between all humans when they open up to it. Family, friendship, community, etc. Something a lot of us need so much yet shy away from finding or sharing. Even when we know we need it. Thanks again so much!

[@QualityCulture]

Glad this video resonated with you! It’s not a perfect movie, there’s some plot lines that are kinda flimsy and cheesy moments, but I think it really hits a tone that makes it all work in the end. Hopefully you’ll enjoy it as much as I did 😊

[@MalligatorXD]

I remember seeing this in theaters and enjoying every second of it, it was such a fun and optimistic movie which I was glad I got to watch

[@suechan4040]

i decided to watch this expecting it to be bad because most of recent romcom movies are not as good as the classic ones. i thought this would be bad but throughout the movie i was so into it and when it ended, i cried. it is such a good movie and i won't mind rewatching this every year. this movie touched my heart. this is a true christmas movie.

[@richwong6421]

I am a complete sucker for this film. Complete. I finally saw it 5y after its release, b/c it was on tv. Mid-way through the movie I actually texted friends how bad and cheesy it was. By the end, I absolutely loved it. In fact, I watched it 5 times this Christmas because I loved noticing all the details about Kate's reality, her shattered life and mental illness, but with the knowledge that Tom was not real. It's actually a quite sad and thought-provoking movie. I love it. For me, it's up there with It's a Wonderful Life, one of my favorites.

[@OlgaKuznetsova]

Oooh, I did overlook this film, I might just check it out now!

[@Piratearicat23]

Last Christmas is my favorite Christmas movie, thank you for making this video!

[@lilkirsche]

It's an amazing underrated movie. The story has such an amazing plot twist and is told beautifully. Really can recommend it as well. ❤️

[@gadamis]

I was always put off from watching this film by its KZbin trailer. You've done it again QC. I'm gonna have to give it a shot. 😁

[@QualityCulture]

Awesome hope you enjoy it 😊😊

[@SynthetiThespis]

I gave this video a like based on the title alone. This movie was so charming and creative! Gonna watch the whole video now :)

[@thesam19841]

I remembered I really wanted to check this movie out, and forgot about it... this revitalizes it for me... same with the happiest season, starring Kristen Stewart, another I've been putting off checking out

[@HisameArtwork]

yes, it is a film worth watching. don't buy into the hate, live a little every now and then.

[@Disney65Fan]

I really enjoyed this film. Henry Golding is so handsome and Emilia Clarke is so adorable. Loved her in Me Before You.

[@ThePianoMan1953]

REALLY great casting!

[@kkelseym]

Is it me or are critics just randomly harsh on some shows that just ain't that bad or are bad but like in a fun way.

[@suryabhargav8881]

Its not story to tear apart look at to enjoy every little detail. its a journey with Kate to see her redemption and have a great time with some laughs and ah, yes moments and a good message to take away in the end that's it.

[@Boggsy.]

I will have to give it a watch & fair shake, but the fact that the trailer made it obvious how they were literal-izing the song to *that* end, just seemed super corny… But honestly, I think someone *had* to do it eventually, and I love Emilia Clarke, so.

[@QualityCulture]

I know what you mean. Honestly, trailers these days give up way too many details and they’re basically the whole movie. With Last Christmas, I guess it was pretty predictable but I think it does it well with enough charm to make it fun.

[@sleepinggorilla]

Give it a shot. I knew the ending already but it’s sort of a minor part of the story. I loved it.

[@nataliekmaguire]

I watched this film expecting to get nothing out of it because I knew how it was going to end (thanks trailer). I didn't expect it to make me cry, but Kate's moment of vulnerability with Tom went straight to my ex-gifted student heart and I sobbed in the cinema.

[@mcwjes]

Okay. You've convinced me to watch it. Thanks!

[@acp7041]

Now a days only few people believe in love and be kind to others because others think that it was corny

[@ChildOfDarkDefiance]

So I actually enjoyed the movie, but part of that enjoyment was that the plot twist left me intermittently cackling for a couple of hours after I finished it. I kept thinking of this one Joey line from friends "she's been dead for 10years" in a quavery old lady voice.

[@chicken2nite351]

I'll have to rewatch it, but I did enjoy it more than I thought I would. I would say that Happiest Season was really good as well in terms of contemporary Christmas movies which is engenuously overly sentimental with a great casr.

[@LanaClara]

Thank you, it's a great essay and a great film ⭐

[@JayJay-nv2fs]

Mine's Klaus, I love the animation and I geniunely laugh and love every bit of it. Sure I kinda didn't like the reveal around the end, but I love it all the same.

[@MomoManimi]

2:48 "Finding a limp of coal in your rectum" LOL!!

[@kmbrco]

Great take! I liked it.

[@nessarolla]

What a charming movie this is. That one star reviewer must not have a heart.

[@CinnamonGrrlErin1]

Rolling Stone is a total joke these days, I wouldn't waste time on their reviews

[@pb.j.1753]

I always liked this film. So underrated,

[@BryonyClaire]

Last Christmas is one of my fav festive movies, I'm glad it's actually starting to get recognized for what a message of hope it is. Let me guess, Rolling Stone's fav Christmas movie is Die Hard, right? 🙄

[@nostalgicinmybones]

saw the one direction heart transplant meme and thought. you know what this would make? a heartwarming christmas movie edit: finished the video essay and jokes aside, this genuinely sounds like a unique heartfelt movie, which i think is what makes the best holiday films! the way it doesn’t focus on romance sounds refreshing, and if i watched it knowing the heart reveal the whole time i think i’d enjoy it more than if i’d gone in blind

[@baatile]

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Very heartwarming. ❤️

[@pitaariel1920]

I loved that movie I was heart broken of how bad the critics were at the time.

[@Juanmaligno]

Dam can't believe the lady from everything everywhere all at once is santa in this universe

[@dazey8706]

this video made me pause it, go watch the movie and come back. i did not see the ghost twist coming at all, i hope people watch this im balling my eyes out rn typing this lmao

[@JdEllis-q1s]

HATE HATE HATE THE TWIST!!!! SO WRONG!!!!

[@thesam19841]

Christmas staples for adults for me are definitely Office Christmas Party and Bad Santa...

[@AlfredAmeneyro21]

I saw this movie in theaters with my mom, she was so excited saying to me: "Come on, let's go see the Queen of the Dragons" (I know she meant the Mother of Dragons, but that's how she baptized Daenerys). So I took her. And how can I say "no" to Emilia Clarke? She is a lovely person (and if I may say it, she looks really beautiful in this movie). I loved this movie. I am not to drawn to Christmas movies because, as it was stated in the video, most of them are... not necessarily bad, but meh and forgettable. This one is not. I do believe that critics were harsh on it because they were sure it was another bland season comedy, but up to this video, I didn't know of how many real life events are portrayed in it, and that makes the movie to me not only way more enjoyable but actually way more real and we can care more for the characters. At the end, it is an original written movie inspired by songs of George Michael (and his secret altruism), that Emilia Clarke delivers a real character that shares similitude with her own life-threatening experiences and makes it more personal and real and we can actually feel empathy for her at the end of the film. And the movie is actually taking on actual real life issues as racism, xenophobia and homophobia (which, why? Is the XXI Century people, not the XV, come on!) but actually does them in such and naturalistic and organic way that doesn't feel too "in your face" to actually care about them. In all it is a really enjoyable movie with many layers on it that many people and critics in plain cynicism just disregarded it as another "rom-com holiday season movie" when in actuality is a beautiful take on modern-day issues with a story of real personal drama. It was probably framed in purpose as another "rom-com holiday season movie" in order to draw people that know that formula all to well, and probably that is still it's main detractor now, but to those who actually saw it can tell, it is no "rom-com holiday season movie".

[@greenwood2802]

I called the twist in the trailer. Right down to it being a car accident. lol I actually haven't seen the movie, I just remembered it and needed to look up if they actually did it. And now I'm here XD

[@madamlalalulu]

that was heartwarming and cute , thank you

[@ltleflrt]

I am definitely that tool whose go to holiday movie will forever by Die Hard. But I think I'll have to check this one out, because it looks right up my alley. There are aspects of it that remind me of a Chinese movie I found like 20 years ago when I was pirating Kung Fu movies, before they were easy to buy or stream. It's called My Left Eye Sees Ghosts, and while it's not a holiday movie, I think anyone who likes Last Christmas, might also enjoy it :)

[@justalittleguy733]

beautiful video and review ❤️❤️❤️

[@mcclintick]

I think The Christmas Chronicles fits the bill to be a modern day classic as well. Kurt Russle is an awesome santa

[@user-jn1wm3tb8v]

"Kate's relationship with Santa is interesting" I'm sorry I cannot take that name seriously.

[@QualityCulture]

Me neither but there was no way around it 😂

[@rentrie__]

hii!! i was wondering if you could do a video essay on "Drop Dead Fred"? its a really good movie, and it means so much to me when it comes to accepting my mental health, and loving myself.

[@avrinrose5457]

Can You Talk about Kaitou Joker?

[@Eoj24]

Took a female to watch this movie when it came out in theaters. I was not thrilled to watch this it being a chick flick. about half way through i really started to enjoy it and understood the message. Now when I hear that song i always think of this movie and watch it every year like the other good Christmas movies

[@chaosasitswirls6125]

Fun fact: the director originally wanted Harry Styles to star in this role

[@Disney65Fan]

Really

[@teodorapetkovic]

well I'll go watch this now.

[@coltwgrice]

I love this movie! And Emilia Clarke is amazing.

[@a35362]

This movie is a combination of a very serious story (Kate very nearly died, and now has to live with the world's worst case of survivor guilt and is obviously depressed), silly comedy (Why did Emma Thompson have to appear in the movie? We know who she is. Making Kate's family be kooky ethnic types isn't helping. Just play it straight!), and rom-com with a twist (The surprise reveal completely derails the movie IMO. Why not just have Tom be a real person who cares for her and gives her the support to get her life together? The "ghost" angle makes the movie swerve into another sort of genre, just to have a surprise ending, and it's not needed. Why did Emma Thompson write it this way? She knows better!). You don't need a handsome ghost. You don't need kooky comedy. Just stick to this story of a woman struggling (at Christmastime, no less, when you're supposed to be happy), and she meets a nice man (and sure, she learns to think about others worse off than she is and not be such a trash fire generally). That's all. I get that Emma is a huge fan of George Michael and that's great, but this screenplay is not helping to express that. There is a lot of good stuff here (appealing actors, good performances, establish that Kate is burning goodwill, struggling to hang on to a job and to find a place to live and to communicate with her family and to look after her physical and mental health). Just don't... try so hard.

[@bearvillebear1468]

Keep strong. Dont forget that despite the evil in this world, God is full of justice, mercy and love. Justice said we broke His perfect law - causing the world's previous perfection to be destroyed - and therefore we deserve Hell (like a punishment in any legal system but this is eternal as His perfect law is eternal too). Don't think you fit in that category? Ever done one of these?: lying, stealing - regardless of how small the object EVER, hating others - which is murder in God's perfect law, lusting (plus God sees our entire thought life). Justice says "the soul that sins shall die" - if we break one in thought/word/deed it's as if we're guilty of all of them. Quite simply, living by the law (which is doing everything perfectly) is impossible for sinful humans . The law shows us that 1. We will die in Hell if we fail to follow it and 2. We cannot save ourselves BUT, 3. God's perfect, immovable law points us to Christ, who followed and fulfilled the law in thought, word and deed perfectly in our place. He did what we couldn't and did it on our behalf. He was then sentenced to death on a cross, and took our personal punishment for our sin, paying our penalty (like paying our fine) completely FOR us, and has given us freedom. If we turn from the sins we have committed and repent (pursue the opposite direction of love through Christ) He will, overtime, recreate us into His image through The Holy Spirit which Jesus sends to all who accept Him as their personal Lord and Savior of their life. We cannot purify ourselves, but Christ lived that perfect sinless, pure life and then allotted it to our "account". That's where our righteousness comes from. Not from any good, works that you or I could do. It is not based on the amount of good works we do. God starts the changes, He carries it on, and He completes it in those who let Him. It's about letting Christ in to guide and teach you and obeying Him, again, through His power and instruction). He is our substitute in His life, death and resurrection. He essentially rewrote history in our place so that, if you believe in Him, it will be as if YOU had never sinned if you accept Christ's death as our own in our place. He is in Heaven right now preparing a place for us so that He can take His faithful, believing children home with Him when He returns. He will ressurrect us from death when He returns, giving mercy to those who accept His love, forgiveness, instruction and teachings in their life, and give justice to those who refuse it. He doesn't want ANY of us to go to Hell and die for continuing in evil and rejecting His way to life, thats why He died FOR us. Hes giving EVERYONE a chance, He wants everyone to take the free gift of salvation from Hell. He wants us to be His and begin to follow His life of love and service through His power and abiding (staying) with Him. So long as we keep our hearts near to Christ through His strength, strive to follow His will of perfect love revealed in the Bible, and let Him lead in the midst of (very certain) pitfalls and struggles, we will, in time, win the ultimate victory over sin, pain and DEATH through Christ. Even if you are willing to be made willing, pray for Jesus to come in and He will do what we can't. Give us The Holy Spirit who will guide us in the right way. NOTE: You are NEVER too sinful or messed up that God cannot turn your life around through Jesus. EVER If you have any questions let me know xx