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A Puerto Rican family living in the area of Humboldt Park in west Chicago face what may be their last Christmas together.A Puerto Rican family living in the area of Humboldt Park in west Chicago face what may be their last Christmas together.A Puerto Rican family living in the area of Humboldt Park in west Chicago face what may be their last Christmas together.
- Awards
- 1 win & 4 nominations
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaIn the movie, Alfred Molina and Elizabeth Peña play John Leguizamo's parents. In reality they are 9 years and 1 year older, respectively.
- GoofsMarines don't travel or go out in public in their camouflage utilities, nor would they travel unshaven (even wearing the correct uniform).
- Crazy creditsChristina Aguilera and Katie Holmes were originally cast in roles.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Bad Movie Beatdown: Christmas with the Kranks (2009)
- SoundtracksLa Bomba
Written by K.C. Porter, Luis Gómez Escolar (as Luis Escolar), Draco Rosa (as Robi Rosa)
Performed by Ricky Martin
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By arrangement with SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
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Seen it before....but enjoyable nonetheless
Sort of a Puerto Rican version of "The Family Stone", this holiday movie may be lacking in originality but more than makes up for it with it's humor and heart. Very talented cast of actors, especially Freddy Rodriguez, John Leguizamo, and Alfred Molina make this family one you care about. I certainly didn't mind spending an hour and a half getting to know them.
My only criticism was Debra Messing who never quite had a handle on who her character was; at first seeming like an uptight bitch but then making a far-fetched complete turnaround. I also thought that the subplot with Jay Rodriguez's character seeking revenge on the man who had murdered his brother was underwritten and overall not necessary for this story.
But these are small bones to pick. The movie ultimately achieved its goal; it entertained me and gave me a much needed reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the holidays.
My only criticism was Debra Messing who never quite had a handle on who her character was; at first seeming like an uptight bitch but then making a far-fetched complete turnaround. I also thought that the subplot with Jay Rodriguez's character seeking revenge on the man who had murdered his brother was underwritten and overall not necessary for this story.
But these are small bones to pick. The movie ultimately achieved its goal; it entertained me and gave me a much needed reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the holidays.
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- filmguyCI
- Dec 25, 2008
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $7,503,736
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $3,531,664
- Dec 14, 2008
- Gross worldwide
- $7,519,490
- Runtime1 hour 38 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1
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By what name was Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) officially released in India in English?
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