Review of Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) by Marcos R — 04 Dec 2009

This movie felt forced, I really wanted to love it and found it ok.

This review of Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) was written by Marcos R on 04 Dec 2009.

Nothing Like the Holidays has generally received mixed reviews.

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They call that comedy? Much more drama than comedy in this film. There are funny moments, many. The storyline is sweet and lovely…

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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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This overly sentimental family Christmas drama, featuring a veritable checklist of prominent Hispanic actors, falls victim to the shortcoming…

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By Meghna P (144) on 04 Aug 2010

A good cast, full of talent but a annoying family coming together for christmas drama, so all emotions come out for practicly everyone, wade…

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My pleasure in seeing Chicago's underexposed Humboldt Park neighborhood on-screen was gradually overcome by this indie drama's cliched treatment…

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By Kris R (163) on 24 Dec 2012

Hope this doesn't come off wrong, but it's about time they bring out a Hispanic Christmas Movie I know it may sound funny but it's true…

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By Sean Axmaker (1,564) for Seattle Post-Intelligencer (2,422) on 17 Aug 2012

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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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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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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