Nothing Like the Holidays

Nothing Like the Holidays (2008)

  • 52% of critics liked it
    (95 reviews)

  • 40% of users liked it
    (32,121 ratings)

Freddy Rodriguez, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Alfred Molina, and Elizabeth Peña star in Washington Heights director Alfredo de Villa's earnest family drama about the importance of familial relationships in times of personal crisis. The snow is falling and Christmas has come to Chicago. For… More

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PG-13,
Directed By
Written By
Rick Najera, Ted Perkins, Alison Swan
Genres
Drama, Comedy
In Theaters
Nov 8, 2008 Wide
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Critic Reviews

  • Ben Lyons, At the Movies

    There are some standout performances from some young stars on the rise.

  • Ben Mankiewicz, At the Movies

    Harmless, predictable, contrived -- if those are the best things you can say about a movie I think you should definitely skip it.

  • Ruthe Stein, San Francisco Chronicle

    With help from a lively cast and a twist on the formula, it seems fresh and enticing -- like a Christmas present you didn't know you wanted but are delighted to receive.

  • Linda Barnard, Toronto Star

    While there may well be nothing like the holidays, there's a lot that is dully familiar about the movie of the same name.

  • Claudia Puig, USA Today

    Though the turf is well-traveled, the characters' camaraderie and their palpable sense of ethnic pride trumps the predictability and makes for a tale that is pleasantly appealing.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Everett J


    nothing like a Latino Christmas movie in October:-) I've seen better, but I've seen a LOT worse("Surviving Christmas" anyone?)

  • Bruce B


    A refreshing Christmas movie, without the trash that has recently been found in the newer Christmas movies. Luis Guzman has an outstanding performance in this movie. Shows the true feelings of a solider coming home and dealing with his emotions. What we have here is a Puerto Rican… More

  • Ryan M


    *** out of **** If one can get past the countless remakes, modernized adaptations, and clichéd love stories that tend to identify with most Christmas fare in the service of film; a film such as "Nothing Like the Holidays" might just come off as, oh I don't know,… More

  • Jeff B


    Every holiday season brings a selection of flicks calculated to give moviegoers a saccharine sweet viewing experience. More often than not, however, these forgettable lackluster efforts often seem earmarked for the discount bin of the local video store from the get-go. Try as it… More

  • Nicolas K


    A family drama, which has it's share of laughs and tear-jerking moments. Acting is good all around, even if I was watching it off season, I enjoyed it.

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