Home for the Holidays
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Movie Reviews of Home for the Holidays
Movie Review: Just as important to my Thanksgiving as the Turkey!
Summary: 5 Stars
I never get tired of "Home for the Holidays!" I watch it every couple of months, especially around the Thanksgiving/Christmas holidays.I love all holiday movies, but I thrive on the ones that focus on the non-perfect families, such as "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." So, "Home for the Holidays" fits right in.
"Holidays" focuses on 30-something Claudia, an artist who is stuck restoring other people's art. Or so she was. The day before holidays she is fired and makes out with her much older boss. Think that's bad? It hasn't even started yet. She is to leave to go to her parents for the holidays. There's the worry-wart mother, newly-retired father, senile aunt and jealous older sister and her family. Her only savior is her gay baby brother.
"Holidays" also has some of the most talented actors. Holly Hunter, Claire Danes, Anne Bancroft, Charles Durning, Robert Downey Jr., Dylan McDermott, Cynthia Stevenson, and Steve Guttenberg round out this cast.
Movie Review: A HOLIDAY CLASSIC
Summary: 5 Stars
Simply stated, HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS is a holiday CLASSIC in the tradition of the great ones: Miracle on 34th Street; It's A Wonderful Life; Home Alone; Planes, Trains and Automobiles; A Christmas Story; and so on.
The script is superb, as are the characters in what may be the most disfunctional family in motion picture history.
It's really quite harmless (unless the subject of homosexuality gives you the willies). It doesn't offend. It WILL make you laugh. And it has a LOT of warmth, not to mention more than one lesson-in-life for anyone who sees it.
I know a LOT of people who have seen this film, from many ages and backgrounds. I have yet to meet one who wasn't enthusiastic about it.
BUY the film. But don't open until Thanksgiving.
Movie Review: Great underrated film
Summary: 5 Stars
This great story about a more "normal" family than most will ever admit starts funny and ends nicely (and you will need to pay attention to get it). In between we are taken on a roller coaster ride of insanity, dark humor, insight, observation and discomfort - as in "OMG-that's my sister (brother, dad, etc.). I laughed, cried, puzzled, identified and it seemed to all sum up in Dad's thanksgiving prayer and "bogey, bogey, par, par son."
With Jody Foster directing, Holly Hunter and Robert Downey Jr., Anne Bancroft and Charles Dunning starring in a movie about Families at Thanksgiving and raising kids --- I can only say "perfect"... My family and friends make this a Thanksgiving/Christmas watch... not everyone is ready for this level of reality but hey--- it only comes once a year!
Movie Review: One to Own
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is hysterical, painful, sad and joyous. The characters are real, the situations are all too familiar, and the humor is spot-on. We watch this movie at least twice a year and laugh just as hard each time. Robert Downey Jr. steals the show and portrays his character with such honesty that it is (in my opinion) his best performance to date. Holly Hunter captures the helplessness of the annual Thanksgiving from Hell that is often the reality of all of our lives. However, it is not preachy, it doesn't wrap things up in a pretty bow, but it leaves you with the feeling that life is good just the way it is.
A must see.
Movie Review: A modern holiday classic
Summary: 5 Stars
This gem isn't your typical holiday movie that can be very heavy on sentiment. What Jodie delivers is a perfect slice of life film on how people deal with family traditions, e.g. Thanksgiving. I can't help but see either a family member or a friend in each character. IMO, Jodie's commentary is probably the best I've heard on any DVD. It sold me on buying the DVD because I can relate to her experiences with her family. Watching this movie every Thanksgiving has become a tradition for myself and probably a lot of people. However, you don't need to watch this film every Thanksgiving to appreciate this fantastic story.