One of the sweetest, nicest ChickFlicks

Rating: 7/10 (30 June 2012)

I didn't have high expectations about The Holiday, I'd assumed it was a typical chickflick with a good cast; however, it turned out way better than just that. The plot is as full & satisfactory as it can be for this kind of movie, the characters are nicely reflected, and the film brings you a smile, brightening your mood in one way or another. One of the main problems with this genre is trying to add funny bits and ending up in a ridiculous scenario, but thankfully, this does not happen in The Holiday - there's no exaggeration regarding the comedy aspect. There's also a bonus in this film, the character, "Arthur Abbott", played by Eli Wallach, who pretty much steals the show. I loved his parts and Kate Winslet surely did not disappoint, either. All in all, I can recommend The Holiday for those into sweet, heart-warming movies.