Film 2334 - The Holiday

Intro: I think I've only watched this once at the movies and that was it. Recently, tho, a lot of people were talking about it, especially since the Christmas season was approaching. So I decided to give another go...

Film 2334: "The Holiday" (2006), Nancy Meyers
Watched on: From the TV
Language: English
Watched with: Michael
Thoughts: I remember I didn't particularly like this movie the first time I watched it and I cannot say I changed my mind this time around really. Not that it is a bad movie by any means, it's just a bit meh, although enjoyable. 

I just say that, of all the Christmas movies out there, this isn't my favourite. Also, Nancy Meyers (the director) said she never conceived "The Holiday" as a Christmas movie in the first place.

That said, I'll admit that some bits work and I particularly enjoyed Cameron Diaz's performance. Maybe she isn't the greatest actress of all time, but she surely works for these type of movies, romcoms especially. And she has good chemistry with the co-star Jude Law. They're obviously a gorgeous pair and that doesn't hurt either.

What didn't work for me, tho, is Kate Winslet's character's storyline. Or, to better put it, hers and Jack Black's. I really didn't vibe with these two and not because the actors do a bad job, but rather because it's such an odd pairing it's distracting. 

Additionally, their 'relationship' grows at a very slow pace all to speed up at the very end of the movie very suddenly. We know from the start where the story is trying to go, yet it doesn't really commit until the end.
Furthermore, Iris' (Winslet) story reminded me quite a lot of Bridget Jones'.
Anyway, again, I don't think "The Holiday" is a terrible movie, it's just not my favourite.
Cast: Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black, Eli Wallach, Edward Burns, Rufus Sewell, Kathryn Hahn, John Krasinski; (cameos): Dustin Hoffman, Lindsay Lohan, James Franco.
Box Office: $205.8 million
Worth a watch?: I understand the Christmas appeal and this movie is definitely a good option to watch during the holidays, yet this is not my favourite pick when it come to pictures to (re)watch during thc Christmas season.
Awards: 1 nomination at the 2007's MTV Movie + TV Awards for Best Kiss (Jude Law & Cameron Diaz).
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