Review of Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) by Thérèse A — 01 Nov 2009

Beware of the trailer...it's not a comedy.

This review of Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) was written by Thérèse A on 01 Nov 2009.

Nothing Like the Holidays has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Ruben L (71) on 12 Dec 2010

Not too many latin holiday movies...so have to support the peeps! This one wasnt that bad…

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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 Sean Axmaker (1,564) for Seattle Post-Intelligencer (2,422) on 17 Aug 2012

Director Alfredo De Villa doesn't play it for the kind of knockabout comedy so often seen in these films (like the shrill hit Four Christmases)…

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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 Carlos B (289) on 04 Apr 2010

The puerto rican version of 'This Christmas…

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By Jose G (306) on 26 Dec 2010

This helped me get through yesterday...it wouldn't have been any better if it was in NY…

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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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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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