It is called The Holiday because it's both about a vacation that two people take, and it takes place during the holidays. The main holiday their getaway spans is Christmas...thus, a "Christmas movie." Yet again, however, Christmas is more of a backdrop than an actual theme.
Basically, the movie follows two women: an uptight, successful LA Hollywood business woman whose relationship just ended (Cameron Diaz), and an English journalist whose love life never really existed (Kate Winslet). Neither one were risk takers, and uncharacteristically opt for a vacation where they swap homes for the holidays. While not what they had planned, both ended up finding what they needed.
It's a super cute romantic comedy, complete with adorable children, sweet and fascinating old men...so it's not so saturated with romance that it neglects other aspects of life.
I watch it on occasion, whether it's Christmas time or not.
I remember watching it for the first time with you, and really enjoying that.
ReplyDelete