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The Holiday Updated: Apr 30, 2008 Genre: Romance Duration: Director: Nancy Meyers Starring: Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black, Eli Wallach Cinema Show Times

Review:

Nancy Meyers, a director of the film 'The Holiday' has come up with an intriguing idea filmed with the blend of comedy and romance. She has shown in her film how the holiday helps to make Iris and Amanda`s life go on.

The movie begins when two women trade homes only to find that a change of address can change their lives. Iris (Kate winslet) is in love with a man who's after another woman and is about to marry her. On the other hand across the globe Amanda (Cameron Diaz) is suffering personal problems with the man she has been living with. She realizes that his man has never been faithful to her and now she plans to give up him.
These two women have never met each and live 6000 miles apart. They meet online at a home exchange website and find themselves in the exact same place. They impulsively switch homes for the holiday which later made their day by bringing back love in their lives. They both move into each other's homes. Shortly after arriving at their destinations, both women find the last thing: a new romance. Amanda is attracted by Iris' handsome brother Graham (Jude Law). Whereas Iris with inspiration provided by legendary screenwriter Arthur (Eli Wallach), mends her heart when she meets film composer Miles (Jack Black).

The Holiday is an entertaining film with the potential to leave its impression on your brains for sometime. Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black, Eli Wallach all have come up with their fabulous performances and incredible potentials. This must-watch movie is filmed in different locations of Los Angeles, California, USA

Reviewed by: Fauzia Mussarat