Movie Reviews for The Holiday

The Holiday

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Movie Reviews of The Holiday

Movie Review: Tainted Love
Summary: 2 Stars

Film Review of "The Holiday" (2006):

By one scene this film was ruined for me.

Within one day of ending a bad relationship, the character Amanda Woods
travels a quarter of the world away from her problem. She's staying in
an isolated house in a land unfamiliar to her. It's night. A vulgar
drunk, a stranger, pounds on her front door. And what does she do? She
opens the door to him. Not Smart. He staggers into the house, then the
bathroom, where he urinates the alcohol out of his system. Based upon
this first impression she decides she has to have him. They share a
drink. He invites himself to stay in the house for the night. She
agrees. They move to a couch and begin kissing. She reasons away her
self-respect by justifying lust with a stranger. Eight and a half
minutes (!) after meeting this man she leads him to the bedroom.

This is what they offer women as an example to follow in romance? This
is supposed to be our dream? And at Christmas no less. This scene is
human degradation wrapped in a pretty package. With all films it is
necessary for the viewer to suspend disbelief. But to suspend your
morals, discernment, or basic common sense? No. That is too much to
ask. I won't give over my understanding of the difference between what
is right and what is wrong to lend dignity to an objectionable idea
that's been manipulated to appear beautiful.

With this scene set early as the foundation of the "love" story I
couldn't enjoy the remainder of the film. The film was too tainted for
any later tenderness to redeem it in my eyes.

Movie Review: Wonderful Romantic Comedy
Summary: 5 Stars

The Holiday is a wonderful heart-warming romantic comedy and is right up there with" Love Actually". It's a 'feel good' movie. The stars are wonderful and Jack Black is terrific.

Movie Review: For the "hopeful romantic" in all of us....
Summary: 5 Stars

The Holiday
A must see for anyone who has loved and lost, is seeking Mr/Mrs Right, or whom appreciates and values meaningful relationships with people of all ages and backgrounds. This uplifting movie celebrates the ups and downs of life, the nurturing of friendships and children, taking care of our elders and learning how to be strong yet giving. I bought 2 copies; one for a friend at Valentines Day so that I could share with her the joy (and hope for mankind) that this movie brought me....and there is even a comedic bit with a dog.....you'll watch it over and over again.

Movie Review: LOVE THE HOLIDAY
Summary: 5 Stars

I JUST LOVE THIS MOVIE ~ I CAN WATCH IT OVER AND OVER AGAIN AND STILL GET A THRILL. IT IS THE PERFECT ROMANTIC COMEDY ~ BRINGS TEARS OF SADNESS & HAPPINESS. LOVE THE OUTCOME!