A special movie

Rating: 10/10 (27 December 2006)

Two women whose partner / loved one is creating problems in their lives decide to exchange homes via an internet site as the Christmas season approaches. It turns out to be a decision neither will live to regret. This will remain a special movie for me because of it's original story, wonderful acting and the shear warmth and romantic feeling to it. The screenplay and direction alone deserve Oscar nominations. There's real feeling about the complexity of relationships here whilst at the same time it never falls into the trap of being too sentimental or overblown. Indeed it's also infused with a good dollop of humour. Will make you think seriously about your own relationship(s). Cameron Diaz is a revelation as is Kate Winslet and Jude Law. I also enjoyed very much the links to the film industry which had the effect of making the film slightly introspective and yet celebratory at the same time. Director Nancy Meyers has made an almost perfect movie. I left the cinema totally uplifted. Wonderful stuff.