Review of Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) by Grisel B — 09 Nov 2009

"too much going on...just like the typical PRican family...".

This review of Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) was written by Grisel B on 09 Nov 2009.

Nothing Like the Holidays has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Kallie R (7) on 18 May 2010

The was a pretty good film. I liked the story. The film was not as funny as I expected…

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By Carlos B (289) on 04 Apr 2010

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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 Ruben L (71) on 12 Dec 2010

Not too many latin holiday movies...so have to support the peeps! This one wasnt that bad…

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By Erika K (185) on 19 Dec 2010

Not the best Christmas movies out there, mainly because it focuses too negatively on some subjects, but the likable characters, and strong…

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By Felix Vasquez Jr. (1,949) for Cinema Crazed (1,907) on 14 Dec 2010

I swell with pride at this film as it's a respectable and thoroughly entertaining exploration of the bonds of a tightly knit large Puerto Rican…

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By Michael A (1,637) on 27 Mar 2010

Typical holiday comedy...nothing special here...not very funny,and no standout performances..Debra Messing looks bored..she's not alone…

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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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By Pam H (71) on 18 Apr 2010

Wasn't the best holiday movie i've seen, but it was ALRIGHT...there was some funny stuff, and then some parts that u wish it would just get…

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By Rafael H (11) on 25 Dec 2015

Very nice Christmas movie. Very underrated…

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