Directed by:
Nancy MeyersScreenplay:
Nancy MeyersCinematography:
Dean CundeyComposer:
Hans ZimmerCast:
Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black, Eli Wallach, Rufus Sewell, Edward Burns, Shannyn Sossamon, Nicholas Downs, Sarah Parish, John Krasinski (more)VOD (3)
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LA movie-trailer editor Amanda and London journalist Iris try to escape their romantic troubles by swapping houses for two weeks during the holidays. (Netflix)
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This movie has a single advantage – it has actresses that all the boys around the world dream of. It also offers charismatic male actors that many young girls would wish to sit for a coffee with. But the biggest issue is that it was the only thing that made me finish the movie. Actually, it was Cameron Diaz, whom I was the happiest to see in the entire movie. I simply like it when girls are crazy like that.
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If I want to get in the right Christmas mood, I almost always reach for this romantic comedy by Nancy Meyers. And I have a great time every time. How could it not, when the main plot and the style of humor work perfectly? Not to mention that I can hardly imagine a better cast for such occasions. Moreover, all four of the central characters are so convincing in their roles that it can hardly be surpassed. (90%)
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Rarely does the USA make a romantic comedy this good. I found the whole movie insanely honest. And for being over 2 hours long, I wasn't bored at all. An amazing foursome complete with charming moments and situations. I really wasn't missing anything. No scene where I thought "Nooo, this should have been different". In a word (and I'm not exaggerating) – PERFECT.
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The Holiday is a fake romantic comedy with a few sincere moments. Besides that, it gives off a whiff of sucking up to people in the film industry, let’s say directly to academics (the storyline with the old Oscar-winning screenwriter). Sorry, but there’s a deep chasm between Hollywood’s The Holiday and the British Love Actually.
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I admit that if this wasn't a Christmas movie where gooey romance is to be expected, I would have rated the film three stars at most. I knew what I was in for, so I would feel like a hypocrite if I was overly critical now. Given the circumstances, I did enjoy the film, even though I'm not a fan of Jude Law, let alone Jack Black. The premise was pretty wacky, but it was handled quite well. The two hours that initially scared me a little just raced by. The only thing I could do without was Kate Winslet's lengthy speech which was a little boring.
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