The Holiday

Nancy Meyers is trying so hard to be Richard Curtis here that she could probably be sued for plagiarism. I’ve only just seen this 20-year-old rom com for the first time and it’s schmalzier than a sugar-covered Christmas goose. The ONLY reason why this works is that Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet completely understand the assignment; smiling and twinkling like little stars throughout the Christmas pageant. Otherwise, it’s a pleasant (if eye-rolling) diversion.