The Holiday
12A
The qualifications for a modern classic can feel pretty wooly at times but there's something significant about any film that manages, in a short space of time, to become an important part of people's annual traditions. It's a Wonderful Life, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Babette's Feast... all films that hark the coming of the festive season for many for different reasons and films that we at the Picture House have, as such, baked into our traditions. But, traditions need to change, expand and grow and for these reasons, this year, we've decided to bring The Holiday (2006) into the fold.
When Iris (the absolutely enchanting Kate Winslet) and Amanda (effervescent Cameron Diaz) swap homes for Christmas to get away from their respective heart breaks little do they realise they are running towards a whole other adventure. Warm, funny, sweet and silly, The Holiday is the type of romantic comedy that can be easily dismissed but if you let it in, it will warm the soul.
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“I find The Holiday to be one of the most honest movies I have ever watched. It is not only a story of unrequited love and broken relationships but one on how to find your self-worth again, no matter how hurt you have been.”
Reel Rundown
“'The Holiday' sets itself apart from the many Christmas romance movies as it pulls at my heartstrings every single time I watch it and its something I just love going back to again and again.”
InReview
“A lavishly overstuffed gift basket of a movie.”
Variety
