Review of Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) by Martin G — 20 Aug 2009

Big puerto rico family get together for xmas. Some funny bits but mainly about family life and how you come together.

This review of Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) was written by Martin G on 20 Aug 2009.

Nothing Like the Holidays has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Paul D (6,077) on 25 Dec 2015

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

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By Heather L (307) on 07 Aug 2011

Really talented cast. Luis Guzman was hilarious, and I loved Freddy Rodriguez's performance as a soldier coming home…

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By Davide P (93) on 01 Dec 2010

For a christmas movie this movie was pretty good and had a few laughs in between the drama…

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By Yee-Yin Y (26) on 17 Oct 2012

A heart warming x'mas tale about family relationships, with a Puerto Rican flavor…

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By Gregory W (1,059) on 06 Jun 2010

Finally a X mas movie that gets the balance right between funny & pathos the all star cast makes the most out of every scene…

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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 Carlos B (289) on 04 Apr 2010

The puerto rican version of 'This Christmas…

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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 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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