THE HOLIDAY
(2 stars)
Cameron Diaz and Jude Law in "The Holiday"

Cast: Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black, Eli Wallach, Edward Burns and Rufus Sewell
Director: Nancy Meyers
Studio Synopsis: Iris (Kate Winslet) is in love with a man who is about to marry another woman. Across the globe, Amanda (Cameron Diaz), realizes the man she lives with has been unfaithful. Two women who have never met and live 6000 miles apart, find themselves in the exact same place. They meet online at a home exchange Web site and impulsively switch homes for the holiday. Iris moves into AmandaÕs L.A. house in sunny California as Amanda arrives in the snow covered English countryside. Shortly after arriving at their destinations, both women find the last thing either wants or expects: a new romance. Amanda is charmed by IrisÕ handsome brother Graham (Jude Law) and Iris, with inspiration provided by legendary screenwriter Arthur (Eli Wallach), mends her heart when she meets film composer Miles (Jack Black).
Rating: PG-13
Running Time: 135 minutes
Official Web site: http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/theholiday/
Trailer: http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/theholiday/

Reviews:
City Link (3 out of 5 stars)
Hollywood.com (2 1/2 of 4 stars)
The Miami Herald (3 out of 4 stars)
New Times Broward-Palm Beach
The Palm Beach Post (B)
The Sun-Sentinel (3 1/2 out of 4 stars)

 

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