Review of Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) by Paul D — 25 Dec 2015

A very real drama... I just wish ANYTHING happened in it. This movie is just a boring slice of life.

This review of Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) was written by Paul D on 25 Dec 2015.

Nothing Like the Holidays has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ruben L (71) on 12 Dec 2010

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By Jose G (306) on 26 Dec 2010

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By Erika K (185) on 19 Dec 2010

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Genuineness proves the saving grace of Nothing Like the Holidays. The cast feels like a real family gathered for the holiday…

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By Kalli S (165) on 16 Nov 2010

Very good movie about having family surround you during the holidays, even if things can get a little out of hand…

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By Rickydee S (2) on 17 Jul 2011

Allowing for typical schmaltz factor, like Zuzu's petals, this is an endearing and welcome addition to the movies we love to watch at the Holidays,…

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By Jesus H (585) on 19 Jun 2010

Nothing Like The Holidays was a pretty entertaining movie, but because I've seen this plot so many times, It becomes a tossup, as well as a…

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By Tim K (748) on 08 Dec 2013

Luis Guzman is just one of the problems with this. It's just a dramedy with very little to do with the holidays…

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By Paula C (105) on 16 Dec 2010

It was cute, it was funny...Guzman was a scene stealin' feine. Worth the look especially being a holiday movie and it is the holidays now…

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