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I've just watched The Holiday and now my toes need to be surgically unclenched

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MorrisZapp · 12/12/2018 12:02

Worst film ever? Long, boring, weird, choppy editing, atrocious script, blatant Bridget Jones wannabe, and Jude fucking Law.

I've just realised I hadn't heard his voice before. Its the most unsexy voice this side of Jacob Rees Mogg.

Bizarre exercise montage in a pool.

World famous script writer with no friends until KW lovelies him.

When Diaz danced to the Killers I wanted to punch myself. I muted it and held on.

My sister in law watches this shite every year! I'm speechless. I don't want to see Jack Black kissing anybody, ever again. In fact I don't want to kiss anybody, ever again.

NO KISSING.

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MorrisZapp · 13/12/2018 14:17

I honestly don't get this. Surely it's cheaper, easier and more authentic to film a real house for an exterior shot? I guessed the inside was a studio but the outside had me fooled!

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ChocomelandRinglings · 13/12/2018 15:03

A lot of the film was shot at my son’s boarding school and the cottage belonged to one of the teachers. The school isn’t in Surrey Wink

EnidButton · 13/12/2018 15:56

It being fake is why so many holiday rentals can claim to be the inspiration.

driggle · 13/12/2018 17:00

It's a pile of shite. Watched it a couple of years ago as it's always lauded on here as an amazing Christmas film but it's utter shit.

sunshineNdaisies · 13/12/2018 19:29

I love this film! Rufus is a hotty

The only things that bug me is that they never did explain how the long distance thing would work with jobs etc or if one would move.

Oh and Iris calls one of the kids by the wrong name at the end.

Rhubarbisevil · 13/12/2018 19:51

Really?? I am going to have to watch it and find that bit!

MickHucknallspinkpancakes · 13/12/2018 20:52

The interior scenes were filmed in Culver City LA. So completely fabricated.

Izzy24 · 13/12/2018 20:56

Anyone thinking of watching this

Just don’t. Truly the worst film ever.

Love Actually would be The Best Christmas Film Ever Made in comparison.........

bonbonours · 14/12/2018 08:20

Watched it for the first time yesterday! I quite liked it but then I love a bit of cheese.

Badmoonsarising · 14/12/2018 14:19

TH pisses all over LA - off to put it on - again.

SeaWitchly · 14/12/2018 15:47

Three worst films of all time...

1] Love Actually
2] The Holiday
3] PS I Love You

I feel women were royally ripped off having Jude Law and Jack Black presented as the love interests. Neither are remotely fanciable from either physical appearance or character perspective.

SeaWitchly · 14/12/2018 15:50

I can not bear to watch any of these films even if only with half an eye whilst present wrapping or whatever. They are all dire, badly scripted and acted, sexist overtones. They make me gag, cringe and bum clench simultaneously Grin

SeaWitchly · 14/12/2018 15:55

Oh and The Wedding Planner with Jennifer Lopez was pretty bad too.
I'd put that as number 4 on my list of worst films of all time.

It actually makes me mad how these films are specifically marketed at women and are then full of lazy sexist stereotypes, poor acting and script writing... and a lovely location and wardrobe are meant to make up for these Confused
And to add insult to injury we are asked to accept Jude Law and Jack Black as romantic heroes Hmm

GunpowderGelatine · 14/12/2018 23:02

I'm spending my Friday night watching this now OP and it's all your fault. I hope you're happy .

I'm at the bit where Am-man-duuuur is trying to cry, then she's reading out loud the home-swap website pages even though she's alone. It's painful. I could be watching a Hallmark Christmas film but I'm watching this shite. Thanks OP!!!

Rhubarbisevil · 16/12/2018 20:02

Christmas is ruined. Every year I hide myself in the bedroom to wrap the presents and to watch The Holiday in a portable DVD. I’ve just got everything ready and... and... 😢😢😢the DVD player has broken 😢😭😢😭😢😭😭😭😢😩😫😱😱😱

Awks · 16/12/2018 20:17

Watched it last night got the first time. Complete pile of shite, but omg Rufus Sewell is gorgeous.

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