Review of Home for the Holidays (1995) by José D — 13 Oct 2012

Robert Downey Jr. might be in this movie, but it is NOT an Iron Man prequel.

This review of Home for the Holidays (1995) was written by José D on 13 October 2012.

Home for the Holidays has generally received positive reviews.

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