Review of Home for the Holidays (1995) by Marco A — 24 Nov 2007

I can relate the family in this movie to my own so well, that it's scary! It made me laugh so much!

This review of Home for the Holidays (1995) was written by Marco A on 24 Nov 2007.

Home for the Holidays has generally received positive reviews.

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