'The Holiday' is a romantic comedy that did not activate my tear glands even once. Nor did I laugh loud enough. This is, indeed, one of the rare occasions where you would find me talk about a chick flick that has a picture perfect, predictable ending.
I enjoyed 'One Fine Day' (1996) and 'Freaky Friday' (2003) a lot more, and have not written about them. This movie has one thing going for it - it helps me relive my second trip to Colombo (an official trip that has surprisingly thoroughly rejuvenated me, and renewed confidence that I can express myself clearly), and thus it shall find mention in this space.
The talented Kate Winslet stars here. Her accent and delivery, as she effortlessly essays the part of a girl who is unable to get over the boyfriend who has dumped her three years ago, reaffirms my view that she will remain one of the best actresses I have watched.
Nice girl Iris draws blinds and blocks natural light out when she is about to edit columns by her ex, who ‘needs’ her even as he believes that she epitomises the quintessential square peg stuck in a round hole. A change of location (watch the movie to see how it happens) brings a new, 90-year-old neighbour, who is a writer from Hollywood, and has an Oscar to his credit, to her life.
Eli Wallach is a delight to watch.
“Iris, in the movies we have leading ladies and we have the best friend. You, I can tell, are a leading lady, but for some reason you are behaving like the best friend.”
“You're so right. You're supposed to be the leading lady of your own life, for god's sake! Arthur, I've been going to a therapist for three years, and she's never explained things to me that well. That was brilliant. Brutal, but brilliant.”
The radiance in her expression and the relief on her face when she bids her ex goodbye from her life is rather difficult to express with my limited vocabulary, but the image is firmly captured in my memory.
The movie also stars the smart Cameron Diaz, weepy Jude Law, and affable Jack Black. The unexpected finds mention in the revelation of the identities of Sophie and Olivia, and a fleeting appearance by Dustin Hoffman.
Feast your eyes on this.
I enjoyed 'One Fine Day' (1996) and 'Freaky Friday' (2003) a lot more, and have not written about them. This movie has one thing going for it - it helps me relive my second trip to Colombo (an official trip that has surprisingly thoroughly rejuvenated me, and renewed confidence that I can express myself clearly), and thus it shall find mention in this space.
The talented Kate Winslet stars here. Her accent and delivery, as she effortlessly essays the part of a girl who is unable to get over the boyfriend who has dumped her three years ago, reaffirms my view that she will remain one of the best actresses I have watched.
Nice girl Iris draws blinds and blocks natural light out when she is about to edit columns by her ex, who ‘needs’ her even as he believes that she epitomises the quintessential square peg stuck in a round hole. A change of location (watch the movie to see how it happens) brings a new, 90-year-old neighbour, who is a writer from Hollywood, and has an Oscar to his credit, to her life.
Eli Wallach is a delight to watch.
“Iris, in the movies we have leading ladies and we have the best friend. You, I can tell, are a leading lady, but for some reason you are behaving like the best friend.”
“You're so right. You're supposed to be the leading lady of your own life, for god's sake! Arthur, I've been going to a therapist for three years, and she's never explained things to me that well. That was brilliant. Brutal, but brilliant.”
The radiance in her expression and the relief on her face when she bids her ex goodbye from her life is rather difficult to express with my limited vocabulary, but the image is firmly captured in my memory.
The movie also stars the smart Cameron Diaz, weepy Jude Law, and affable Jack Black. The unexpected finds mention in the revelation of the identities of Sophie and Olivia, and a fleeting appearance by Dustin Hoffman.
Feast your eyes on this.
2 comments:
Jack Black is a genius. Have you seen Nachos Libre? That's like my favorite film, along with Pulp Fiction! :D
@Rosh, no I haven't seen that. Shallow Hal is the other Jack Black starrer that I have watched.
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