Review of Home for the Holidays (1995) by Sv G — 13 Jun 2007

I love Holly Hunter. I love watching this movie around Thanksgiving time. FUNNY!

This review of Home for the Holidays (1995) was written by Sv G on 13 Jun 2007.

Home for the Holidays has generally received positive reviews.

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