The Holiday

This is part 2 of 2 from the challenge of yesterday. This is probably Jack Black's best movie. It shows he does indeed have so much more to offer than the majority of films he has delivered. Here is a Guilty pleasure on top of just the film. I love Kate Winslet. I don't know why, but I enjoy what she offers up, and how she portrays herself. She is unafraid to do an indie film, but can deliver big time in a studio picture. Maybe it's as simple as she doesn't mind be unclothed on screen. Either way, she is brilliant. This film is the everyday Rom-Com, but it goes a little deeper than others of the same ilk. The movie starts out the same way from two different women across the pond from each other. Iris (Winslet) is enjoying her life when her long time boyfriend, Jasper (Rufus Sewell) ends up breaking up with her out of the blue. At the same time in America, Amanda has just kicked out her boyfriend Ethan (Ed Burns) for alleged infidelity. These ladies need a break. They, without knowing each other or the fact that their situations are similar decide to swap residences for an extended amount of time. Iris comes to LA and can't believe the the weather and lifestyle she is about to be in for. On the other side Amanda ends up in a teeny tiny little village with snow and ice. She thinks she made a mistake, while Iris knows it's gonna be awesome. Since both ladies left without a word to friends or family this is where the film gets thick and good. Amanda gets intruded on by Graham (Jude Law). He is an extremely handsome, well spoken Brit who happens to be Iris' brother. He seems to be more taken with her than she is with him at first. While Iris is enjoying the sunshine the front gate buzzer dings and it's Miles (Black). He and Amanda had an appointment she couldn't bother cancelling, probably because there couldn't possibly be anything more important than what is going on his her life. Luckily he is the playful, silly person Iris needs in her life at this very moment. All four people end up getting closer all the while knowing it can't possibly last. Graham has very good reasons for not wanting to leave, while Amanda would never give up her LA lifestyle. Iris is a bit of a homebody who loves where she comes from and can't imagine not living there, while it seems like the only person who seems to be willing to go to any lengths for true love is Miles. It is an incredibly sweet story that keeps the audience truly hoping for that Hollywood ending, but the odds are stacked against everyone involved. Jack Blacks best movie. There I said it again. Watch it and disagree.

NBM rates The Holiday - Phenomenal

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