Review of Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) by Rafael H — 25 Dec 2015

Very nice Christmas movie. Very underrated!

This review of Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) was written by Rafael H on 25 Dec 2015.

Nothing Like the Holidays has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Paul D (6,077) on 25 Dec 2015

A very real drama... I just wish ANYTHING happened in it. This movie is just a boring slice of life…

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By Michael A (1,637) on 27 Mar 2010

Typical holiday comedy...nothing special here...not very funny,and no standout performances..Debra Messing looks bored..she's not alone…

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By Felix Vasquez Jr. (1,949) for Cinema Crazed (1,907) on 14 Dec 2010

I swell with pride at this film as it's a respectable and thoroughly entertaining exploration of the bonds of a tightly knit large Puerto Rican…

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By Heather L (307) on 07 Aug 2011

Really talented cast. Luis Guzman was hilarious, and I loved Freddy Rodriguez's performance as a soldier coming home…

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By Rickydee S (2) on 17 Jul 2011

Allowing for typical schmaltz factor, like Zuzu's petals, this is an endearing and welcome addition to the movies we love to watch at the Holidays,…

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By Rachel W (451) on 30 Oct 2010

Loved it a god movie about dysfunctional family…

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By Joe C (1,448) on 07 Nov 2010

More of a drama than anything close to a comedy as it's listed as. Nice cast but it just doesn't feel like a holiday movie…

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By Gregory W (1,059) on 06 Jun 2010

Finally a X mas movie that gets the balance right between funny & pathos the all star cast makes the most out of every scene…

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By Ross L (371) on 27 Oct 2012

I didn't hate it but it's not my favorite type of movie. Too much of that family drama crap. I liked Freddy Rodriguez. 2008 Movies: 109…

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By Michael T (3,420) on 25 Apr 2010

This movie was very slow and dull. It's comparable to other family Xmas but this time it's about Puerto Ricans…

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