Review of Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) by Michelle C — 30 Dec 2008

Isn't awful but not a movie worth paying to see.

This review of Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) was written by Michelle C on 30 Dec 2008.

Nothing Like the Holidays has generally received mixed reviews.

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Review of Nothing Like the Holidays (2008)

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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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 Steve Davis (486) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 09 May 2010

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

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By Damon T (56) on 24 Mar 2010

A charming holiday film, nothing more, nothing less…

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By Buggy B (332) on 23 Dec 2013

I really liked this movie…

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By Nick A (1,097) on 10 Mar 2013

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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 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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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 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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