Review of Home for the Holidays (1995) by Erin O — 24 Jan 2015

The cast is in top form, but I feel almost like this is trying to be two different films...

This review of Home for the Holidays (1995) was written by Erin O on 24 January 2015.

Home for the Holidays has generally received positive reviews.

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