If you liked What Women Want and Something's Gotta Give, you'll also like The Holiday because all titles mentioned were directed by Nancy Meyers.
The Holiday is a romantic drama ( with a few chuckles) that stars a trimmed down Kate Winslet, a vibrant Cameron Diaz, a sympathetic Jude Law and a subdued Jack Black. Both Kate and Cameron have a disasterous love life. Cameron lives in LA and Kate in England. They both need to get away and Cameron discovers Kate's house for rent on the internet. Actually it's a switch of houses for two weeks. So Kate goes to LA and Cameron to England and the switch brings about a resounding change in their lives, thanks to Jude in England and Jack in LA.
This got mixed reviews from the critics. Some felt the story was weak, but I actually felt it worked, perhaps because of the actors involved. It runs a little over 2 hours but I felt it moved along nicely and recommend it to those who want to watch something both you and your significant other can enjoy together. It's not four star material and many would not want to watch it a second time once they know the ending, but it is a worthwhile rental.
NOTE: The great Eli Wallach also has a part in this film and when he is on camera he owns the film.
The Holiday is a romantic drama ( with a few chuckles) that stars a trimmed down Kate Winslet, a vibrant Cameron Diaz, a sympathetic Jude Law and a subdued Jack Black. Both Kate and Cameron have a disasterous love life. Cameron lives in LA and Kate in England. They both need to get away and Cameron discovers Kate's house for rent on the internet. Actually it's a switch of houses for two weeks. So Kate goes to LA and Cameron to England and the switch brings about a resounding change in their lives, thanks to Jude in England and Jack in LA.
This got mixed reviews from the critics. Some felt the story was weak, but I actually felt it worked, perhaps because of the actors involved. It runs a little over 2 hours but I felt it moved along nicely and recommend it to those who want to watch something both you and your significant other can enjoy together. It's not four star material and many would not want to watch it a second time once they know the ending, but it is a worthwhile rental.
NOTE: The great Eli Wallach also has a part in this film and when he is on camera he owns the film.
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