10s Movie Review - What We Did On Our Holiday

Director: Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin
Genre: Comedy/ Dram
Runtime: 95 minutes
Year: 2014
Starring: David Tennant, Rosamund Pike, Billy Connelly, Ben Miller, Emilia Jones, Bobby Smalldridge, Harriet Turnbull, Amelia Bullmore, Celia Imre

I WATCHED THIS MOVIE FOR MY 2023 MOVIE CHALLENGE.
WEEK 29: A MOVIE SET IN THE SUMMER
 
Description: A family of five heads to Granddad’s nig 75^th-birthday party at an uncle’s estate in rural Scotland. The parents (Rosamund Pike, David Tennant) are separated and hope their three kids won’t mention it. The kids love, can talk with, and would do anything for Granddad.

Review: The marriage of Doug and Abi is on the verge of collapsing. But they have to keep it a secret for Doug’s dad Gordie, who is sick and might not have that long to live. That’s more difficult than it sounds, because Doug and Abi are visiting Gordie for his 75^th birthday in Scotland and are taking their three young children with them. And they need to keep the secret too.

I didn’t know much about this film, but it pleasantly surprised me. It takes some time to get going, but once we’re in the story it is such a fun film. The script is fresh and the setting is gorgeous.

Rosamune Pike, David Tennant and Billy Connolly are the big names, but it’s the three kids that steal the show. Such heartwarming and endearing performances by all three, especially in combination with Connolly, who is their granddad.

A good tragic-comedic film, perfect length and endearing roles for three talented children.

Rating: 4 / 5