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But the journey to the ending is a wonderfully fun one to take--from the witty dialogue, the charming co-stars (especially Lew Ayres as Neddy Seton) and the chemistry between Hepburn and Grant... through to those delightful scenes in the playroom, where both Hepburn and Grant show off their natural athletic prowess and appear to be having the times of their lives. Cukor's light directorial touch, again (as always) favouring the actors, is a delight to behold.

Grant is definitely in his element here--he's charming, he's vibrant, and his character almost leaps off the screen, beckoning you to join him in the story. Hepburn, again playing a role that seems tailor-made to her particular beauty and talents, proves that there's simply no one better at playing the unconventional female character than... well, Katharine Hepburn. (Incidentally, she understudied the role of Linda for an earlier stage version of Holiday--she also chose a scene from the play as her first screen test for Hollywood. The screen test was shown at a wrap party celebrating the end of filming, and, in her words, "the company laughed themselves sick". Thank goodness she's improved since then!)

Although Hepburn and Grant sizzled more in The Philadelphia Story, and charmed their way even faster into the audiences' hearts in Bringing Up Baby, this little gem of a romantic dramedy (for it is hardly a screwball comedy) is a definite must-watch. Why not take a holiday from your own life and troubles, and settle back with Johnny and Linda? You might learn something about the value of life and living along the way. If not, you can still admire two top-notch performances from two of the best actors ever to grace the silver screen.

very entertaining but a little stagy
This is a film version of a Philip Barry play, and like "The Philadelphia Story" (which he also wrote, and the film version of which also stars Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn) this movie has sparkling dialogue, memorable supporting characters, and occasional heavy-handed commentary. But it's very entertaining, and the leads and most of the supporting cast are great. Grant, in particular, manages to give a very effective and human performance in a role that could easily be a plot device, and Edward Everett Horton and Jean Dixon are a total hoot as the very unconventional friends of Grant.

Too, too marvelous!
This movie is one of Kate's best! It is absolutly marvelous! Every time I watch it I find some new element or something that I didn't catch the other times I have viewed it. This film is wonderful and I know that any fan will enjoy it immensely. I have seen probably a dozen times and can't get enough out of it. I can't wait until it comes to DVD! Of course, Cary Grant is spectacular as well... he always is. I can't tell you how many times I've used quotes or found myself thinking of some of the crazy situations in this movie. Anyone who has not seen this charming, funny, fabulous film needs to see it! It is truly one of the best films I have seen.