Freeze Frame: A Snapshot Look at December Movies
By Lisa Collins, Hollywood.com Staff
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Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Nothing Like the Holidays
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release Date: December 12
Cast: John Leguizamo, Freddy Rodriguez, Debra Messing, Jay Hernandez, Melonie Diaz, Alfred Molina
Scoop: It's Christmas time and the far-flung members of the Rodriguez family are converging at their parents' home in Chicago to celebrate the season and rejoice in their youngest brother's safe return from combat overseas. In the course of one eventful week, traditions will be celebrated, secrets revealed and major life decisions made. It all begins when their mother, Anna, announces to her children that she is leaving their father Eduardo.
If a Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words, We Say: Yes, admit to it. They're exactly where you all want to escape to on family holidays -- outside anywhere, but, of course, huddling with your favorite family peeps. The Rodriguez's got it right; self-imposed 'time-outs' are key for a smooth night.
Snapshot Prediction: 3 out of 5 flashes
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