Explores the meaning of life and suggests how best to live and love.
Despite a second act lull, Connolly convinces in this cute and charming comedy.
Connolly is well-cast as the vaguely hippyish grandpa, dispensing some rather obvious life lessons in a genial manner. He’s the most magnetic element of the movie, and whenever he’s offscreen, he’s much missed. The rest of the movie is like a holiday: not very long, not very taxing, and rather pleasant.
In short, you'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll probably book a holiday to the (beautifully shot) Highlands.
Connolly makes for a charming presence, but he's surrounded by chaos, disaster and idiocy.
Very impressive and likable stuff.
What lifts the storytelling is the frank way in which the film-makers treat some very raw emotions.
Parents will probably enjoy it more than children. It's thought-provoking and unexpected, if not something to write home about in a hurry.
What We Did On Our Holiday is a plucky attempt to create a genial British comedy.
David Tennant and Rosamund Pike try to keep their separation secret in this uneven comedy.
What We Did On Our Holidays, made in Scotland
General release. Check local listings for show times.
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