The Holiday
Soppy!!!! - Sarah
I have to say after watcing this movie I loved half of it and hated the rest. I loved the Kate Winslet story line. but the Cameron Diaz -Jude Law one was rubbish. Jude Law is just not likeable!!! The chemistry in my opinion was none existant between him and Diaz. It wasnt even a bit funny even though I think it was supposed to be. Jack Black is not one of my favourite actors, but I have to say I did like him in this. and winselt too. The character of Arthur was the best thing about the whole movie!!! When I looked at Iris though I strangely felt like looking in the mirror and I did cheer at the end when she gave that smarmy old boyfriend his marching orders!!! Over all though not a great movie. Once is enough.
Review published on the 27 July 2009 20:48
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