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This absolutely charming, wholly engaging romantic comedy is the hidden gem of the four collaborations of Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant. Most everyone's seen The Philadelphia Story, but few know of this unorthodox, hilarious comedy of life among the rich and privileged, though both were Broadway hits by playwright Philip Barry. Grant plays the happy-go-lucky Johnny Case, a self-made man with a dream in his heart of making just enough money to retire on and then traveling around the world. Johnny proposes to the lovely Julia (Doris Nolan) in Lake Placid, but it isn't until he comes to pay her a visit in New York that he discovers she's the daughter of a wealthy industrialist. Although his nonconformity ruffles the feathers of Julia's stuffy father, he's soon won over the whole family--most notably, Julia's rebellious sister Linda (Hepburn), who in becoming Johnny's greatest advocate finds herself irresistibly drawn to him. There's more going on here than a spiffy, surface romance, with Johnny's free-spirit determination going up against rock-hard establishment values, and director George Cukor plays up the social politics of the story just as well as the wonderful, exquisite romance. Hepburn and Grant, as always, are perfectly paired, and given able support by Lew Ayres as the black sheep of Hepburn's family, and Edward Everett Horton and Jean Dixon as Grant's longtime pals. Filmed previously in 1930; Hepburn understudied the role of Linda on Broadway and used a scene from the play in her first screen test. --Mark Englehart
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Probably Hepburn's best romantic comedy...,
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This review is from: Holiday '93 (VHS Tape)
It is not as zany as Bringing Up Baby, or as ultimately offensive as The Philadelphia Story (which started the disappointing trend of humilitaing Hepburn's independence, eccentricity and intelligence by her usually maddening, uninteresting, conservative and 'down-to-earth' 'a woman must be a woman' leading men). Holiday allows Hepburn to be herself and celebrates her independence instead of making it a laughing matter. Her leading man, (Hepburn's finest co-star, Cary Grant), falls in love with her for herself, she is not 'reformed' or pulled down to earth as she inevitably was in her Spencer Tracy movies, where one was always made to feel that she was funny, but ultimately not a woman until Spence put her in her place, at his feet.Lew Ayres, Henry Daniell and Edward Everett Horton give fine supporting performances. This movie really is a must-see. Hepburn and Grant have an infectious, sometimes unabashedly sexual, chemistry. Its Hepburn playing herself (or the image one has come to identify with her). She is also less eager to irritate and steal scenes. She lets the script do its job. She also never looked better (except in Woman of the Year, and The Lion in Winter). Watch it!
5.0 out of 5 stars
A feast for the eyes,
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The last time I watched this movie from beginning to end, I was quite young and I didn't fully comprehend the appeal of Grant & Hepburn yet. I ordered this DVD on a whim from Amazon because it was one of the few Hepburn films I didn't own yet. Boy, am I glad I ended up purchasing it! I can't believe I didn't like it back in the day! I mean really, what's NOT to like about this classic romantic comedy? The cast is brilliant and the chemistry between Grant & Hepburn was electric. The film itself is fast-paced and never drags and it holds the viewer's attention solidly until the final credits roll. If you're a fan of either Cray Grant or Katharine Hepburn (or both, as I am), you'll absolutely love this movie! I consider it one of the best films they made together (and they made quite a few).Go on, buy it! You know you want to :D
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Real Gem that Deserves to be on DVD,
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This review is from: Holiday '93 (VHS Tape)
"Holiday" is a wonderful film.....by far the best of the 4 Cary Grant/Katharine Hepburn collaborations. "Bringing up Baby" is great too, but "Holiday" is my sentimental favorite. It's funny, sweet, and stands up well to repeated viewing. It deserves to be on DVD (Let's Hope Sooner Than Later). This is a must have for Cary Grant Fans.
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