A touch of romance, warm love

Ellen 2022-04-20 09:01:25

Commercial films do not always attract attention with luxurious images, intense plots, and grand scenes. Sometimes, love stories without visual stimulation can also be memorable. "THE HOLIDAY" is a warm, light comedy story about the pursuit of love. There was no heart-wrenching struggle, and no compassionate touch. All the emotions that the film exudes are neutral, giving people a warm and refreshing feeling. This spontaneous intimacy may be derived from finally seeing a story close to his own life on the fictional screen.
Cameron Diaz's image of an ordinary woman is far more charming than the strong woman with swords and guns in "Charlie's Angels". The country love she and Jude Law co-interpreted is sincere and simple. The beautiful and quiet English village makes the interpretation of love free of noise and utilitarianism, allowing emotional impulses to break through the limitations of rational reality, and making romance the only dominance of true love. All the stories came so suddenly, but very naturally, in the end, the true love brought tears to Amanda (Cameron), who had never shed tears, and took the initiative to take the initiative to her love for the first time. This sweet touch made me silently bless the characters from the bottom of my heart.
In addition to the shocking "Titanic", the impression of Kate Winslet is really pitiful. This "Love Holiday" made me pay attention to the simple charm of this British woman. A newspaper reporter living in a rural area. In addition to writing fictional romantic love in his life and work, real life has no emotional warmth. Seeing the man who fell in love with her, the only thing she can do is go back to the lonely and dilapidated house and cry alone. The excitement of coming to LA, which has a strong urban atmosphere, is self-evident by chance. I never expected to find my love and convert during this vacation. In the performance, the curiosity and excitement of a country girl who came to the city for the first time are very well expressed. As an audience, I can't help but be happy because of her kindness and stupidity.
The whole story tells the story of four men and women who are emotionally lost in each other's encounter, communication and understanding to obtain the sweet love they truly yearn for. This kind of romance is definitely not as unforgettable as an epic blockbuster, but it just feels so tangible and real to me. This is the pursuit of love in ordinary life. At the end of the film, the four protagonists appear in the same shot for the first and only time, and four lonely men and women with different trajectories find a common focus here. This kind of love seems warm and romantic, light, but endless aftertaste! !

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The Holiday quotes

  • Miles: [reaching across Iris to grab something on counter] Okay, sorry about that.

    [pregnant pause]

    Miles: Boob graze.

    [Iris briefly surprised, then burst into merry laughter, with Miles joining in with a chuckle]

    Miles: That was accidental.

    [gazing around with sheepish smile]

    Miles: Accidental boob graze. I'm sorry.

    Iris: Change of subject.

    [trying to restrain laughter]

    Miles: Okay.

  • Jasper: You know what I was thinking? When you get back to London, maybe we could sneak off somewhere together. Maybe Venice. You and me in Venice could be good.

    Iris: Do you mean that? I mean, are you free to do that?

    Jasper: Darling, I've just traveled halfway across the world to see you, haven't I?

    Iris: [Iris & Jasper almost kiss before Iris pulls away] Yeah, that doesn't exactly answer my question. So, are you not with Sarah anymore? I mean, is that what you've come here to tell me?

    Jasper: I wish you could just accept knowing how confused I am about all this.

    Iris: Okay, let me translate that. So, you are still engaged to be married?

    Jasper: Yes, but, I mean...

    Iris: Oh, my God.

    [Iris gets up from the couch]

    Iris: This was a really close call. You know, I never really though I'd say this, literally never, but I think you were absolutely right about us. Very square peg, very round hole.

    Jasper: You cannot mean that.

    Iris: The great thing is I actually do. And I'm about three years late in telling you this, but nevertheless I need to say it. Jasper. Wait, I need the lights on. Jasper, you have never treated me right. Ever.

    Jasper: Oh, babe.

    Iris: Shush. You broke my heart. And you acted like somehow it was my fault, my misunderstanding, and I was too in love with you to ever be mad at you, so I just punished myself! For years! But you waltzing in here on my lovely Christmas holiday, and telling me that you don't want to lose me whilst you're about to get MARRIED, somehow newly entitles me to say, it's over. This - This twisted, toxic THING between us, is finally finished! I'm miraculously done being in love with you! Ha! I've got a life to start living.

    [Picks up Jasper's jacket, walking to the door]

    Iris: And you're not going to be in it.

    Jasper: Darling.

    Iris: Now I've got somewhere really important to be, and you have got to get the hell out.

    [Opens the door]

    Iris: Now!

    Jasper: What exactly has got into you?

    Iris: I don't know.

    [Pushes Jasper out the door]

    Iris: But I think what I've got is something slightly resembling, gumption.

    [Slams door shut in Jasper's face. Lifts hands up and screams with joy]