Nothing Like the Holidays(2008)- User Reviews

You have to be a Boricua to truly appreciate and understand this movie. AWESOME I want some coquito, arroz con gandules, cuchifrito, bacalaitos, alcapurrias y pasteles...... :)Now if you know what I am saying go watch the movie.more»

I laughed and I cried..The movie was far better than many other holiday movies I've seen. Of course, I liked the heavy latin touch! :)more»

Although this was not the most complicated plot,(a little predictable)the true spirit of a Puerto Rican family in Chicago was truly depicted! The neighborhood and dialogue were perfect! Impressive characters and performances!more»

This movie is a Hispanic version of every other Christmas movie that has come out. Only this movie gives viewers slight insight into what it's like to be a Latino in America...sort of...Kudos to the cast! Their acting almost made you forget about …more»

OMG!! That was grreat.
I am from Puerto Rico and our family gatherings are pretty much the same.
I dislike the ending. oh well. The movie was very easy to understand
OVER ALL!! I LOVED IT! :]more»

Not a perfect film and it looks like many other holiday films where the family members unite for the holidays. But some good acting from very likable actors top off this made in Chicago film. Enjoyable film.

Nice dialog and great visuals featuring …more»

...I thought it was funny and moving. Our audience laughed out loud throughout the movie. It wasn't a pretty portrait because I think it was a reflection of most American families: Holidays + Families = Stress. Home for the Holidays and Christmas …more»

THIS MOVIE JUST BECAME ONE OF MY FAVORITES. IM 100% PUERTO RICAN, AND I MISS XMAS WITH MY FAMILY SINCE IM IN THE WEST COAST... THE FOOD LOOKED GOOD, SOMETHING OUT OF MY MAMAS KITCHEN. THIS MOVIE CAPTURED THE REAL PUERTO RICAN SPIRIT. AND THEY EVERYBODY …more»

I saw this movie last night and it was a bomb. The movie lacks humor and the plot was terrible. They should have focused more on making the audience laugh, as opposed to dragging the crowd into the boring lives of the family.more»

I wanted to see this movie because of the line up of actors in it. I did laugh and cry. I did enjoy seeing this puerto rican family on the big screen, it was different than other christmas movies. They were eating all of my favorite dishes from the …more»