Fresh
A leisurely feelgood rom-com.
Anna Smith, Time Out
The Holiday
It's Christmas Eve and we are going to go celebrate being young and being alive.
2006 · 2h 16m · PG-13
Comedy, Romance
Directed by
Nancy Meyers
Overview
Two women, one American and one British, swap homes at Christmastime following bad breakups. Each woman finds romance with a local man but realizes that the imminent return home may end the relationship.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
51%
Tomatometer
Rotten
There's nothing authentic or personal about The Holiday -- it's as chilling as heart-warmers get.
Scott Tobias, AV Club
Fresh
The characters pace and putter around in the story like animals building their nests, and by the time they finally settle down with their mates, we have a grudging affection for them.
Dana Stevens, Slate
Rotten
...The story goes on at untoward length.
Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
Rotten
...The surprises would be surprises only if this is, like, your fourth movie ever.
Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times
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