Review of Home for the Holidays (1995) by Tracy B — 05 Aug 2008

What a great little film. great cast and direction by jodi foster. hunter is brilliant, downy hilarious, and mcdermott, as always, is smokin'!

This review of Home for the Holidays (1995) was written by Tracy B on 05 Aug 2008.

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