Rating: PG-13
Movie Release Date: December 8, 2006
DVD Release Date: March 13, 2007
Plot 411: With their lives in the crapper, two women houseswap for the holidays to escape their lives only to discover a whole new life is waiting for them.
Review: This romantic comedy stars Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jack Black and Jude Law. Amanda (Diaz) and Iris (Winslet) both experience setbacks in their love lives and desperately need a way to forget about their problems. When Iris posts a houseswapping ad for her cottage in the English countryside, Amanda quickly responds. Iris jets over to glamorous L.A. and instantly enjoys her new vacation home. However, Amanda's British getaway isn't all that it's cracked up to be until she meets Iris' brother Graham (Law). Iris also meets Amanda's composer friend (Black) and they develop a friendship. The end, I'm afraid, is quite predictable. The film doesn't break down any stereotypes or give us any new revelations to ponder. But, it's a feel-good holiday flick that doesn't need much thought. As Amanda and Iris escape from the troubles of their daily lives, so can you with this film. It's simple and easy going. There's just the right amount of humor and drama and romance for any rom-com lover. It's just sweet.
Movie Release Date: December 8, 2006
DVD Release Date: March 13, 2007
Plot 411: With their lives in the crapper, two women houseswap for the holidays to escape their lives only to discover a whole new life is waiting for them.
Review: This romantic comedy stars Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jack Black and Jude Law. Amanda (Diaz) and Iris (Winslet) both experience setbacks in their love lives and desperately need a way to forget about their problems. When Iris posts a houseswapping ad for her cottage in the English countryside, Amanda quickly responds. Iris jets over to glamorous L.A. and instantly enjoys her new vacation home. However, Amanda's British getaway isn't all that it's cracked up to be until she meets Iris' brother Graham (Law). Iris also meets Amanda's composer friend (Black) and they develop a friendship. The end, I'm afraid, is quite predictable. The film doesn't break down any stereotypes or give us any new revelations to ponder. But, it's a feel-good holiday flick that doesn't need much thought. As Amanda and Iris escape from the troubles of their daily lives, so can you with this film. It's simple and easy going. There's just the right amount of humor and drama and romance for any rom-com lover. It's just sweet.
Watch It: If you're not looking for a nice rom-com to curl up with this Christmas.
Skip It: If you a fan of wild and crazy Jack Black. He's actually a lot more subdued in this role.
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