Review of Holiday (1957) by Kevin R — 31 Mar 2013
I've met a girl.
Johnny Case is a free spirit that has met the love of his life, Julia Seton. Julia has life all figured out, she'll marry a handsome fellow, he'll join the family bank, and live out a life of riches as part of her wealthy family. When Johnny sees this life, he tries to convince his bride to be that this isn't the life for him. His bride and her father try to show them the money and life he can live with this lifestyle. The only person who seems to understand him is his Julia's little sister.
"We're not letting this wench have you without a struggle.".
George Cukor, director of A Star is Born, The Philadelphia Story, Adam's Rib, My Fair Lady, The Actress, I'll be Seeing You, Let's Make Love, and Wild Is the Wind, delivers Holiday. The storyline for this picture is amazing and very compelling. The characters are so well written and presented and the acting is marvelous. The cast includes Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, Doris Nolan, Lew Ayres, Edward Horton, and Henry Daniell.
"He and I use to swing on our knees and spit on each other.".
Holiday is a film I have been wanting to see for some time. Grant is one of my favorite actors and I was so excited to find that this was airing on Turner Classic Movies (TCM). This was a great film about conventional living versus free spirits. The story was so compelling and well delivered and the end was always in doubt (though once it happens it was kind of story book). Overall, this is definitely a must see picture.
"She's gonna get her Johnny.".
Grade: A.
This review of Holiday (1957) was written by Kevin R on 31 Mar 2013.
Holiday has generally received very positive reviews.
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