Jesse and Mauricio return home and join their father, each drinking to their own little problems. Along the way, and even in the store, Edy appears to be quite popular with the ladies. Rent Nothing Like the Holidays (2008) starring Alfred Molina and John Leguizamo on DVD and Blu-ray. Nothing Like the Holidays is a 2008 film about a Puerto Rican family living in the area of Humboldt Park, Chicago facing what may be their last Christmas together. Its success probably dampened the opening weekend for Nothing Like the Holidays, which pulled in $3.5 million from 1,671 theaters. The ensemble is superb, of particular note for their standout performances are Luis Guzman, and Freddy Rodriguez in the role of Jesse. On the ride home Anna confronts Edy about his affair, but all Edy will say is that all he wants is to have a good Christmas with the whole family, and that they should keep it together until the kids leave. 1 completely in English and 1 completely in Spanish.22 Movie Guide Questions in chronological order that include questions to answer during the movie, and reflection/analysis questions that can also serve as discussion questions after the movie. Upon realizing that he left all his son's gifts at home, he hits the road with his dad in an attempt to make the 8-hour round trip before sunrise. The two begins to get close and Jesse leans in to kiss her, just as Fernando lunges in and hits Jesse. Check out our editors' picks for the movies and shows we're excited about this month, like Mortal Kombat, "Them," and Stowaway. Comedy. At the bar, everyone takes the chance to have some fun, drinking and dancing. Synopsis. While at the park, Ozzy spots Alexis (Manny Pérez), the man who killed his brother, recently been released from prison. Ozzy and Roxanna go to the river, where he gets rid of the gun, and the two kiss. Sarah greets Anna and it is evident that she is not exactly comfortable around her in-laws but she is making an effort, even speaking a bit of Spanish. Outside, Alexis tells Ozzy that he's ready to die, and has been for many years while in prison. The Rodriguezes are your typical American family. Being the only one of the three to be married, he believes that after 36 years of marriage, their parents have to have at least some love for each other, and that there is always a chance to salvage what remains of their marriage and he says all this while in his underwear (humorous scene). As the Marines leave, one Marine remains and makes his way towards the exit. 922 likes. As of June 2020[update], review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gives the film a score of 53% based on reviews from 98 critics, with an average rating of 5.74 out of 10. This puppy is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay and/or viewings of the movie to get the dialogue. With John Leguizamo, Freddy Rodríguez, Debra Messing, Alfred Molina. Find professional Nothing Like The Holidays videos and stock footage available for license in film, television, advertising and corporate uses. This puppy is a transcript that was painstakingly transcribed using the screenplay and/or viewings of the movie to get the dialogue. DIRECTOR. Edy makes her promise to not tell anyone, since he doesn't want anyone to worry so they can enjoy the holidays. The film cuts to a house where a man, Edy Rodriguez (Alfred Molina) is on a ladder nailing up a welcome home sign for Jesse. Nothing Like The Holidays is an entertaining exploration of the bonds of a tightly knit Puerto Rican family living in Chicago. Edy is now alone in the kitchen, drinking. Trailer JustWatch. Spoiler Alert: We hear that Eduardo has cancer, as does his wife and kids who are devastated by the news. Was this review helpful to you? Outside the house, Ozzy comes by to talk to Roxanna and she reveals that she actually did get the part, but it wasn't a very big part anyway, and she thought it would be best to stick with her family during these times, so she turned down the part. After leaving, Jesse sits on a park bench, making a call to Lenny's parents to tell them about their son and how he died so he can get closure and move on. [1][4], The film score was created by deejay/producer Paul Oakenfold and co-written and arranged with composer Michael J McEvoy. John Leguizamo. The ex-wife of a Hollywood studio boss restarts her life after their divorce. # christmas movies # nothing like the holidays # melonie diaz # christmas movies # moving on # vanessa ferlito # nothing like the holidays # on to bigger and better things # puerto rico # christmas movies # luis guzman # nothing like the holidays # lol # hahaha # … See our disclaimer . 2008 Directed by Alfredo De Villa. Roxanna gets a call from her agent, and when she returns, it appears as she has not gotten the part. Sarah gets hammered and starts dancing with Mauricio. A vampire in the East Village picks up women, and while having sex with them kills them and drinks their blood. Both Mauricio and Roxanna think Jesse has it easy, since he gets the store to manage as soon as he returned. In the morning, Jesse catches up with Marissa while she is walking to work. While this is happening, Ozzy can't take it anymore and leaves to confront Alexis. Roxanna and Ozzy go to the local ice rink to talk, and Roxanna tells him that she really isn't much of a star since she has only had a few small roles on TV and in commercials and can't really get a big part. Voila! While Roxanna is out having a smoke, Ozzy comes out to talk to her. Title: Alfred Molina. Finally, the Nothing Like The Holidays script is here for all you fans of the Christmas movie. Back at the house, Mauricio is attempting to get Anna and Edy back together by bringing over their priest, Father Torres (Manny Sosa). She still hasn't forgiven him for leaving her several years ago. Debra Messing Actor. After discharge from the hospital, Edy takes Jesse to his store, Jesse has decided to take up the family business instead of going back to Iraq. A lonely, obnoxious young millionaire pays a family to spend Christmas with him. Another argument ensues and everyone is at each other's throats. Directed by Alfredo Rodriguez de Villa. More... Movie Website Reviews for Weekend of December 12, 2008. PG-13. Fast, free delivery. Watch the full movie online or order a DVD. Back at the house, Anna is teaching Roxanna and Sarah how to cook with moderate success. While driving Sarah to the bar to meet the others, Edy appears to have a heart attack and stomps on the brakes. Roxanna mentions returning home since her career isn't going anywhere, and her mom may need her around during the divorce. Boyd Mitchler and his family must spend Christmas with his estranged family of misfits. Edy, decides to do one last thing for Anna and finally cut down that tree so the three go outside and secure the tree to a chain that is connected to the rear bumper of Edy's car. Edy offers to give her a ride to the bar where everyone is. Directed by Alfredo Rodriguez de Villa. TOPICS TO TALK ABOUT It is evident that Jesse still has feelings for Marissa and vice versa, but there is much tension in the air. "Nothing Like the Holidays" has no intentions of being a downer; rest assured, Anna will forgive Edy before the credits roll, because the title practically cries out "made-for-television movie", not tough-minded indie, or filmic exercise in rote Swedish formalism. Once he reads it, these characters comes out to control his life. Anna says that after the kids leave, there will be nothing more to talk about. Alfredo Rodriguez de Villa. Despite being a relatively small island, this country offers plenty of tourist attractions. One month free trial! Finally, the Nothing Like The Holidays script is here for all you fans of the Christmas movie. Ozzy is visibly struggling to decide whether or not to kill Alexis, just then, his phone rings, it's Roxanna. Edy reacts with little emotion, saying that if it is what Anna wants then he can't really do anything about it. A good movie, nothing less, nothing more. At night, Jesse is about to go to bed when Edy shows up, having been kicked out of the bed room and is now bunking with Jesse. One of the busier week's in a while when it comes to new releases, and there's a mix of wide releases and smaller Oscar hopefuls. It was directed by Alfredo De Villa, written by Rick Najera, Ted Perkins, and Alison Swan, and features an ensemble cast. Voila! Nothing Like The Holidays. Nothing Like the Holidays. The park was their childhood playground and the three take a little time off to play a game of baseball and reminisce. The Movie was pretty good. Nothing Like the Holidays Reviews. As it turns out, Jesse didn't want to stay in town and follow in his father's footsteps and ended up enlisting in the Marines. 2 Movie Guides. Nothing Like the Holidays ; Where to watch. Roxanna, receives a call from her agent (with no actual news regarding the new part), goes outside to answer the phone and have a smoke. At Chicago's O'Hare International Airport, a group of Marines have just returned to the US from Iraq. It was directed by Alfredo De Villa, written by Rick Najera, Ted Perkins, and Alison Swan, and features an ensemble cast. John Leguizamo. Ozzy assures her that she will get her big break, but she is not so sure. Director Alfredo De Villa's Nothing Like the Holidays is a comedy drama examining the lives of a Puerto Rican family gathered for Christmas in Chicago, which provides the impetus for this "music from the motion picture" collection of tracks by various artists. The film was released on December 12, 2008. As Sarah looks at the bottles, she realizes that Edy is really very ill and that that's the reason he's getting those phone calls (the doctor). Debra Messing Actor. The next day, everyone prepares to have a little Christmas carol parade, where people travel from house to house caroling, and people join along the way until nearly the entire neighborhood has joined in. 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