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homoe · 08-29-2020, 09:10 AM

The Holiday (2006) Kate Winslet Cameron Diaz

The Holiday is an entertaining romp that succeeds on a level of pure escapism. The story follows two strangers Iris and Amanda - as they impulsively decide to swap houses for a couple of weeks, with Iris moving to Los Angeles and Amanda heading for England. Romance ensues after Amanda encounters Iris' smoldering brother Graham (Jude Law) and Iris forms a tentative bond with outgoing composer Miles (Jack Black). Meyers' screenplay hits all of the notes promised by the premise - including, of course, at least one fake break-up - and yet there's no denying the effectiveness of both Meyers' light-hearted touch and the almost uniformly likeable performances.

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08-29-2020, 09:10 AM	#34
homoe Practically Lives Here How Do You Identify?: Butch Relationship Status: ..... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 30 minute ferry ride from Seattle Posts: 38,565 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 20,811 Thanked 33,548 Times in 14,914 Posts Rep Power: 21474889	The Holiday (2006) Kate Winslet Cameron Diaz The Holiday is an entertaining romp that succeeds on a level of pure escapism. The story follows two strangers Iris and Amanda - as they impulsively decide to swap houses for a couple of weeks, with Iris moving to Los Angeles and Amanda heading for England. Romance ensues after Amanda encounters Iris' smoldering brother Graham (Jude Law) and Iris forms a tentative bond with outgoing composer Miles (Jack Black). Meyers' screenplay hits all of the notes promised by the premise - including, of course, at least one fake break-up - and yet there's no denying the effectiveness of both Meyers' light-hearted touch and the almost uniformly likeable performances.