I watch this every year but haven't watched a whole lot of films ever really when I talk to friends. Never seen die hard or Star Wars or Notting Hill as someone examples.
I like the holiday despite its twee bits and lack of realism. In fact probably because of those things, it appeals to my brain that after a mad year, as for so many of us, longs to just switch off for an hour or two and feel good. It's pure escape and relaxing and I make no apology for it. I have another day off before work and would like to immerse myself in another feel good (but importantly no tear jerking/ upsetting themes, as I've had enough illness and death that I don't find them entertaining, just upsetting).
I may start another thread asking for what happened next in The Holiday story for fun but until then...give me tonight's viewing please?