The Holiday

Name: The Holiday
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: December 8, 2006
Duration: 138 min
Rating: 52
Cast: Cameron Diaz, Jack Black, Jude Law, Kate Winslet

2006

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Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) | Release Date: December 8, 2006 | PG-13

Starring: Cameron Diaz, Jack Black, Jude Law, Kate Winslet

Summary: A romantic comedy about two women who trade homes for the holidays only to fins that a change of address can change their lives. (Sony)

Director: Nancy Meyers

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 138 min

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Premiere Stephen Saito

The Holiday is the type of welcome diversion that only Meyers still seems to specialize -- a romantic comedy where Barbara Stanwyck and Rosalind Russell would have been just as natural as Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet and where the one liners fly like confetti. Read full review

M. E. Russell

Despite this familiarity-wallow, The Holiday is likable. Really likable, in fact. Read full review

Carina Chocano

The alluring surfaces of other people's lives can be deceiving, though generally not in a Nancy Meyers comedy, where the thin veneer of fantasy cloaks ... more fantasy. Read full review

Scott Foundas

Meyers can write a good zinger, and she has a knack for casting actors who not only look good in bed, but are talented enough to rise above the material and, in some cases, nearly transform it (save Diaz). But make no mistake: We're a long way here from Ben Hecht and Preston Sturges. Read full review

James Berardinelli

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. Read full review

Jonathan Rosenbaum

The problem is that happy endings this strident and overextended begin to seem somewhat desperate. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

This overproduced romantic comedy doesn't even qualify as fluff; it's flat, featureless plastic. Read full review

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traumascares

Dec 26, 2020

Loved it! A fun, romantic, wholesome christmas rom-com which reminded me of the classics like Love Actually and Notting Hill.

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movies20114

Nov 28, 2021

I liked this movie. Second time watching it. I have a short attention span when it comes to movies. It's not common for a movie to grip me, have me watch it then rewatch it years later. LOVED the film score. Cry by Hans Zimmer, go listen that on Spotify.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

MichaelP.

Dec 16, 2006

This was pure chick flick, which is not my favorite genre, but I was surprised at how well I was entertained The beginning is a bit of a stretch in terms of believability, but once it gets going, if you suspend your disbelief a little bit, it works well. Good acting, real-seeming This was pure chick flick, which is not my favorite genre, but I was surprised at how well I was entertained The beginning is a bit of a stretch in terms of believability, but once it gets going, if you suspend your disbelief a little bit, it works well. Good acting, real-seeming interaction between characters (for the most part) and a lot of original dialogue. The famous, aging film director feature added a nice touch, and so did the lightening fast cameo appearance by Dustin Hoffman. A well made film, but my instincts are that many men will really find this film boring, too "mushy."… Expand

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grapefruit

Oct 20, 2020

One of the few modern Christmas classics. Such easy watching with great heart.

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

worleyjamers

Jun 2, 2013

The Holiday is one my all-time favorite rom-coms. At a seemingly lengthy 2 hours and 15 minutes, a typical romantic comedy would crumble and overstay its welcome; thankfully, The Holiday is not your typical rom-com. It features some strong central performances by actors that have greatThe Holiday is one my all-time favorite rom-coms. At a seemingly lengthy 2 hours and 15 minutes, a typical romantic comedy would crumble and overstay its welcome; thankfully, The Holiday is not your typical rom-com. It features some strong central performances by actors that have great chemistry together. The result is a wholly satisfying film where you actually care about the characters involved.… Expand

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LucretiaG.

Dec 16, 2006

I loved Kate Winslet when she was describing how it felt to ache after someone who did not return the feeling. I also loved that it did not throw in some gratuitous "gay" friend. I am so tired of that. Hollywood needs to stop pushing it.

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Paul

Dec 1, 2008

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 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

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