Archive for the 'The Holiday Reviews' Category
| ‘The Holiday’ a gorgeous, if overlong, homage to classic romantic comedies Friday, December 8th, 2006 Like the gooiest, sweetest cup of eggnog, “The Holiday” doesn’t have a whole lot of nutritional value, and you’ll probably hate yourself afterward for giving into it, but it is rich and yummy and irresistible. |
| Variety: Meyers knows exactly what women want Saturday, December 2nd, 2006 In a spirited cast that exudes more collective star wattage than any of Meyers’ earlier vehicles, the Brits easily outshine their Yank counterparts. Winslet weeps and moans without sacrificing her radiance or aud’s sympathy, while the marginally less teary-eyed Law effortlessly piles on the charm in a role that will have some amusing resonances for tabloid readers. |
| Screen Daily: Queen of saccharine returns Friday, December 1st, 2006 Her prose is made to look more substantial, however, by an appealing troupe of actors. In her first contemporary English role, Kate Winslet is enormously disarming as a young woman tormented by her unrequited love; Jude Law has never been this engaging as her brother Graham, showing comic skill and buckets of charm. |
| The Hollywood Reporter: A Yuletide chick flick with plenty of heart Friday, December 1st, 2006 “Consequently, “Holiday” is a new old movie, expanding on classics caught late at night on cable TV and re-imagined in contemporary terms.” |
