The movie, which is about the Thanksgiving family reunion from hell, is not exactly a comedy and yet not a drama, either. Like many family reunions, it has a little of both elements, and the strong sense that madness is being held just out of sight.
Home for the Holidays (1995)
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Reviews Counted:44
Fresh:29
Rotten:15
Average Rating:6.1/10
Runtime: 1 hr 43 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: It's Thanksgiving, so you know what that means -- dinner with your family, for better or for worse. But Claudia Larson's woes begin right before she flies home: she loses her job, and her teenage... It's Thanksgiving, so you know what that means -- dinner with your family, for better or for worse. But Claudia Larson's woes begin right before she flies home: she loses her job, and her teenage daughter swears she will lose her virginity while Claudia is away. And when she arrives at her parents' home, things do not improve, thanks to Claudia's quirky family. This includes her meddling mom, an obnoxious gay brother, her unsmiling, resentful sister, and a very odd, flatulent aunt. The next two days will prove difficult for Claudia, but they will not be without moments of tenderness, caring and love. [More]
Starring: Holly Hunter, Robert Downey, Dylan McDermott, Claire Danes
Starring: Holly Hunter, Robert Downey, Dylan McDermott, Claire Danes, Anne Bancroft, Charles Durning, Geraldine Chaplin, Steve Guttenberg, Cynthia Stevenson, Johnny Tonini, Shawn Hatosy
Director: Jodie Foster
Director: Jodie Foster
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Reviews for Home for the Holidays
There is a good movie contained within Home For the Holidays which I suppose is why most of the critics love this show. For me, there are way too many failed sight gags and characters that got on my nerves with their antics and mannerisms.
With her keen actor's instincts, Foster piles on plenty for her terrific cast to chew on and for us to savor.
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