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January 2007
THE HOLIDAY |
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by Krista Vitola
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If you’re looking for a holiday classic this season, then The Holiday is the film to see. The film, which takes viewers into the lives of two women, Kate Winslet (Iris) from London and Cameron Diaz (Amanda) from LA, who decide to swap houses and live in another environment for their two week holiday. Filled with grief about previous relationships, these two women long to find what was missing in their lives and begin to heal while forging new relationships and seeing the world through another’s surroundings. What makes this film so wonderful is its charming and warm cast of characters. Kate Winslet finds Jack Black (who works flawlessly as a musically talented gentlemen –which is most unlike any of his previous roles). And Cameron Diaz falls head over heels for Jude Law, whose complex demeanor draws audience’s attention toward where their relationship will go. The cast works extremely well together (which is essential for a romantic film), allowing the audience to connect with the ups and downs of each couples’ journey toward love.
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