Review of Home for the Holidays (1995) by Jared H — 16 Nov 2010

Time to start watching my traditional Thanksgiving movies!

This review of Home for the Holidays (1995) was written by Jared H on 16 Nov 2010.

Home for the Holidays has generally received positive reviews.

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The hilariouty of this film. Ha. Enjoyed it. A really different Holiday film. Loved it…

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