The Holiday (2006)
Cameron Diaz, Edward Burns, Jack Black, Jude Law, Kate Winslet ... (see more) , Rufus Sewell , Alex O'Loughlin
Iris is in love with a man who is about to marry another woman. Across the globe, Amanda realizes the man she lives with has been unfaithful. Two women who have never met and live 6000 miles apart, find themselves in the exact same place. They meet online at a home exchange website and impulsively s... (read more) Iris is in love with a man who is about to marry another woman. Across the globe, Amanda realizes the man she lives with has been unfaithful. Two women who have never met and live 6000 miles apart, find themselves in the exact same place. They meet online at a home exchange website and impulsively switch homes for the holiday. Iris moves into Amanda's L.A. house in sunny California as Amanda arrives in the snow covered English countryside. Shortly after arriving at their destinations, both women find the last thing either wants or expects: a new romance. Amanda is charmed by Iris' handsome brother Graham and Iris, with inspiration provided by legendary screenwriter Arthur, mends her heart when she meets film composer Miles.
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PG-13, 2 hrs. 16 min.
Directed by:
Nancy Meyers
Release Date: Dec 02, 2006
DVD Release Date: Mar 13, 2007
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I hate chick flicks, and this is no exception. However, I somehow will sit there and watch this movie time and time again... I'm getting soft in my age.
Somehow, I think Jack Black doesn't fit in this role.
Everything else is nice and heartwarming. :)
I really enjoyed this Christmas chick flick. A quality rom-com with four excellent leads. My only quibble is that the Iris/Miles story is under explored compared to Amanda/Graham tale. None the less the film has lots to love. I laughed, I even cried ... (read more) I really enjoyed this Christmas chick flick. A quality rom-com with four excellent leads. My only quibble is that the Iris/Miles story is under explored compared to Amanda/Graham tale. None the less the film has lots to love. I laughed, I even cried (blush). This is the first film I've seen where I actually liked Jude Law.
Not sure what to say about this. I enjoyed it but it seemed like it was trying to be too deep and meaningful. A movie made by hollywood trying to make a statement about hollywood today. That sub-message kind of took away from the rom com, in fact the... (read more) Not sure what to say about this. I enjoyed it but it seemed like it was trying to be too deep and meaningful. A movie made by hollywood trying to make a statement about hollywood today. That sub-message kind of took away from the rom com, in fact there wasn't nearly enough com.
Incredibly beautiful people with relationship problems? Check
Stereo typical views on English life? Check
Standard Romcom Plot? Yes
Sorry to say this, average average average. Except Jack Black... he gets it off with Kate Winslet!!! Lucky devil!
Ot... (read more) Incredibly beautiful people with relationship problems? Check
Stereo typical views on English life? Check
Standard Romcom Plot? Yes
Sorry to say this, average average average. Except Jack Black... he gets it off with Kate Winslet!!! Lucky devil!
Other than that, pretty average.
I was disappointed with the ending. There were lots of questions that were still unresolved.
Starts out ok, then just goes on and on and on and onnn. The performers are quite good, but the story is really meandering. Especially the one in England. I much prefered to Kate Winslet's story, it was more interesting. Also, its a romantic comedy, ... (read more) Starts out ok, then just goes on and on and on and onnn. The performers are quite good, but the story is really meandering. Especially the one in England. I much prefered to Kate Winslet's story, it was more interesting. Also, its a romantic comedy, well I didnt see much comedy, its depressing to the most part. I should go to trade descriptions with this. And not even Mr Zimmer's romantic music can help me feel like going back to this holiday (my God thats a poor line).
Cheesy, predictable, and some lame gimmicks, but still somehow better than average romcom.
This festive rom-com is all too perfectly convenient in that ever so conveniently perfect chick flick kind of way. Nice performances, though plus it is a good snuggles movie for couples and worth a watch to enjoy the perfectly perfect Kate Winslet.
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We can all figure out where this thing is going but getting there is the prime attraction here.full review
...The story goes on at untoward length.full review
Winslet, who's never done a Hollywood romantic comedy before, turns out to be a natural, blushing prettily and smiling so broadly the camera seems ready to embrace her.full review
The Holiday has the materialist airhead brightness of a Christmas department store window, with handsomely outfitted mannequins arranged around an artificial fire. It's glamorous and sentimental but it doesn't touch the heart.full review
Meyers' movies would be far less offensive if they were simply shiny, shallow entertainments. But they always read like pronouncements, monitor readings of how 'real' women think and feel.full review
If you're willing to embrace a bit of corniness for the sake of some incisive humor, a few poignant moments and enjoyable scenarios, make time for The Holiday.full review
To list all the contrivances strewn throughout The Holiday would require more words than are warranted by Nancy Meyers's latest batch of cinematic maple syrup.full review
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