The Holiday
User Score
6.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 53
  3. Negative: 6 out of 53

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  1. JasonS.
    Dec 12, 2006
    4
    This film suffers from 3 main problems. Firstly it's just too long, if it was 30 or 40 minutes shorter it might have had the wit and sharpness it lacks. Secondly the most interesting relationship , between Iris (Kate Winslet) and Arthur (Eli Wallach), is left half developed and feels like an afterthought. Thirdly there is a huge lack of chemistry between the leads which coupled with the length of the film just leaves you feeling totally uninvolved and frankly a bit bored. I gave a 4 mainly because my girlfriend liked it :-)… Expand
  2. GregM.
    Dec 12, 2006
    1
    Jack Black and Kate Winslet have some nice chemistry, but they can't save this disaster of a movie. The Cameron Diaz-Jude Law scenes are tedious and take-up two-thirds of the movie, there is a preachy subplot about "old Hollywood values" and though Cameron Diaz and Jude Law are boinking each other throughout, Kate Winslet and Jack Black don't even get to share a real kiss a the end of the movie! Is this because they are, ahem, fat? As bad as a mainstream can get.… Expand
  3. Paul
    Dec 1, 2008
    0
    My girlfriend made me watch this film under duress, this is by far the worst and most BORING film i have ever seen in my entire life, completely pointless to watch i found myself wondering if i was in purgatory! jack black is diabolical, the role is the worst role hes ever played and he doesn't even play it well, as for the rest nothing wrong with the acting just the most pointless and boring film OF ALL TIME it makes me feel like puking all over myself just talking about it.… Expand
  4. JeffA.
    Dec 1, 2008
    2
    If you have ever wanted to watch a movie where nothing at all happens, then the Holiday is for you. Lifeless and dull as they come, it's proof you can't just throw a bunch of A-list actors at a script and make it work. My girlfriend is still watching it, but I've resorted to writing this review and shopping online rather than bothering with last half hour.
  5. ValerieA.
    Dec 27, 2006
    2
    Predictable, unbelievable drivel, with more mugging than a "Three's Company" intro. Even the college-age girls sitting near me exclaimed "ridiculous". Sorry, I wanted to like it, really I did.
  6. Trev29
    Sep 3, 2012
    4
    This movie was way to sappy. It was too much of a romantic story that could have branched off. Kate Winslet and jack Black's story line as far more interesting than the other side.

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Metascore
52 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 31
  3. Negative: 2 out of 31
  1. Variety
    Reviewed by: Justin Chang
    70
    A lavishly overstuffed gift basket of a movie.
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  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    70
    It's formulaic but with a big heart.
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  3. ReelViews
    Reviewed by: James Berardinelli
    50
    The Holiday is no vacation. Sloppy writing, an overindulgent editor, and poor casting have taken an intriguing premise and transformed it into an uneven mess.
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