Review of Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) by Kostas K — 26 Nov 2009

Funny and real. best holiday movie in a long time.

This review of Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) was written by Kostas K on 26 Nov 2009.

Nothing Like the Holidays has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Kallie R (7) on 18 May 2010

The was a pretty good film. I liked the story. The film was not as funny as I expected…

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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 Facebook U (1,208) on 24 May 2015

They call that comedy? Much more drama than comedy in this film. There are funny moments, many. The storyline is sweet and lovely…

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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 Kris R (163) on 24 Dec 2012

Hope this doesn't come off wrong, but it's about time they bring out a Hispanic Christmas Movie I know it may sound funny but it's true…

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By Davide P (93) on 01 Dec 2010

For a christmas movie this movie was pretty good and had a few laughs in between the drama…

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By Paula C (105) on 16 Dec 2010

It was cute, it was funny...Guzman was a scene stealin' feine. Worth the look especially being a holiday movie and it is the holidays now…

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By Artur C (103) on 30 Dec 2010

Damn, this was a really good Christmas movie. This definitely is a different and really outlook at a close family during the Holidays…

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By Tasha W (121) on 04 Oct 2010

Typical family holiday movie, but I still enjoyed it…

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