The PERFECT way to celebrate the new year

Rating: Null/10 (17 October 2011)

Ladies, listen up! What do you do when a boy that you really, really like breaks your heart? Cry? Stuff your face with chocolates? Stick a picture of your ex and throw darts on their picture? Well, not for Iris and Amanda. Both trying to get away from their everyday life, they go on holiday to forget about everything... especially men. But can they really run away from men, while on holiday?
Two women, who are quite unlucky in love, decide that they want to get away from their every day life. Amanda Woods (Cameron Diaz) is a workaholic who breaks up with her boyfriend because he cheats on her. Iris Simpkins (Kate Winslet) is in love with a man, who will never love her back. Because he is engaged to someone else. So, what can they do? Both decided to swap houses, cars, etc and just get away from the hectic lives they are living. But as fate has it, Iris slowly falls for Miles (Jack Black), who is going through a heartbreak himself and it is the case of 'love at first sight', for Amanda, when she meets Graham (Jude Law). This romantic roller coaster is a world-wind adventure of finding the right person for you. And never giving up on love.
A feel-good romantic comedy for all women. And the best bit? Director, Nancy Meyers challenges the fact that romantic comedies are only for girls... boys can watch this film too as it doesn't have the classic conventions of a romantic comedy, which men will be relieved to know. The character of Iris has the best actress playing her. Kate Winslet's comedic timing is perfect, as is Cameron Diaz, who plays Amanda. In my opinion, this film has a very important message for all women out there- not to stop believing in love. Why should they? Just because one relationship fails? Meyers takes into deep consideration that women in our generation are so involved with their work, that they forget about love and tries to show women that there is nothing wrong with 'just looking'. Not forgetting the male leads, Jude Law and Jack Black portrays their characters, Graham and Miles wonderfully and depict the perfect partners for Iris and Amanda. I think that these two men represent the fact that it isn't all about the looks- it's the personalities that Iris and Amanda fall in love with. And I am sure that all women today, will agree with me.
I really recommend that all women (and men) watch this film, as you will laugh, cry and really feel for the characters. And people who haven't watched it yet... download it or buy it on DVD. I can guarantee you will not regret having it in your film library. I promise you.