Review of Holiday (1938) by Cathy D — 27 Dec 2014

A great relief to see a love story that rings true.

This review of Holiday (1938) was written by Cathy D on 27 Dec 2014.

Holiday has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Rick A (191) on 25 Dec 2010

Many films attempt to tell a story of a couple falling in love in the span of one night, but it often comes off as contrived and unconvincing…

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By Laurel S (252) on 15 Aug 2011

Filling in further gaps in my Cary Grant viewing, this film was quite a surprise for me, as I finally saw something of a feminine allure in…

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By Sabrina I (88) on 22 May 2011

Simply beautiful! One of Hepburn and Grant's best films in my opinion. The chemistry between the two makes this an unforgettable romantic comedy…

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By Danielle U (100) on 07 Jan 2012

This movie is a beautiful little hidden treasure staring Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn and is a must for any lover of the classics and quirky,…

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By Bridget C (73) on 29 Dec 2010

A good movie about second thoughts and going with what you believe in. Also, I never knew Cary Grant could do backflips…

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By Jackson M (287) on 22 Aug 2014

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By Aj V (1,538) on 04 Sep 2010

A pretty enjoyable movie! While it's not my favorite Kate Hepburn/Cary Grant movie, I still liked it! :)…

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By Maja G (8) on 19 Apr 2012

Ah,golden age of the 1930s and 1940s Next to The Philadelphia Story, the film is perhaps most-loved comedy of that period…

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