Review of Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) by Jenifer M — 19 Dec 2009

Predictably heart warming. More like a TV movie than a big studio production. Lots of Latino eye-candy though.

This review of Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) was written by Jenifer M on 19 Dec 2009.

Nothing Like the Holidays has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Rachel W (451) on 30 Oct 2010

Loved it a god movie about dysfunctional family…

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Director Alfredo De Villa doesn't play it for the kind of knockabout comedy so often seen in these films (like the shrill hit Four Christmases)…

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By Michael T (3,420) on 25 Apr 2010

This movie was very slow and dull. It's comparable to other family Xmas but this time it's about Puerto Ricans…

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By Steven-Lisa W (4) on 28 Mar 2010

This was kind of disappointing. John was so good looking, Luis Guzman was too funny, & Freddy Rodriguez was too hot…

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By Brandy Mcdonnell (170) for The Oklahoman (170) on 12 Aug 2018

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 Sarah E (413) on 28 Dec 2010

Can a movie be good simply by virtue of the fact that it wasn't as bad as you thought it would be…

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By Rafael H (11) on 25 Dec 2015

Very nice Christmas movie. Very underrated…

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By Aaron S (1,130) on 10 Feb 2011

A Chicago Puerto Rican entry in the family gathers for a holiday and simmering tensions/ drama rise to the surface genre…

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By Rebecca Z (63) on 19 Jan 2012

Except for a few military faux pas the movie was pretty great…

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By Ross L (371) on 27 Oct 2012

I didn't hate it but it's not my favorite type of movie. Too much of that family drama crap. I liked Freddy Rodriguez. 2008 Movies: 109…

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