The Holdovers
2023, comedy, drama
133 minutes
A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually, he forms an unlikely bond with one of them — a damaged, brainy troublemaker...
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10
2023-09-11
The Holdovers is beautifully written, directed, and acted, destined to become an instant Christmas classic to enjoy with your adult children. Read more
10
2024-01-27
From Paul’s unflinching lack of understanding the Angus’ apathy toward everyone around him these are flawed characters. Characters who’s situations aren’t so different from one and other. It is those similarities that drive Payne’s wonderful narrative. Read more
9.0
2024-01-20
It’s a wonderfully put together film and a strong candidate already for my films of the year 2024 list. Read more
8.5
2024-01-15
The dialogue and character-writing is so exceptionally done that you will probably recognize these characters from your own life, and you’ll probably see yourself in them as well — these are written in such a way that they always feel like fully-formed human beings. Read more
8.0
2024-01-19
Those seeking a classic American character drama need not worry about Payne pulling the football away at the last moment. Read more
8.0
2023-12-15
Two grouchy characters, separated by age and class divides, form a gorgeous bond over a boarding school Christmas despite their uniquely disparate personalities, in this feel good, heartwarming tale. Read more
8.0
2023-11-11
Funny, relatable, and poignant, I thoroughly enjoyed this one from start to finish. Read more
7.0
2023-11-27
Abrasive at the surface but warm in its fleeting moments of reflection, the film muses and liberates rather than demands or confines. Read more
7.0
2023-11-08
There are areas of contrivance that recall Hemingson’s extensive TV resume, but Payne grounds it all with a comfortable restraint that allows the actors and some terrific production design to work authentic moments of magic and laughter.. Read more
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9.0
2024-01-11
The Holdovers is een ijzersterke film over het worstelen met het verleden en vergane dromen tijdens de kerstperiode. Read more
8.5
2023-12-20
Uiteindelijk hebben we hier te maken met een prachtig verhaal over onverwachte vriendschap vinden tijdens de feestdagen - met de ultieme boodschap dat samenzijn het allerbelangrijkste is. Read more
8.0
2024-01-07
Net als in recente films als The Fabelmans, Empire of Light en Fallen Leaves speelt de liefde voor cinema in The Holdovers een mooie bijrol. Read more
7.5
2024-01-12
The Holdovers is mooi en met zorg gemaakt. Klein, intiem en ingetogen. Het verhaal zal je niet verrassen, de film weet wat het is en dat is een droevige kerst die wel wat levendigheid en menselijkheid kan gebruiken. Read more
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