Atom User Reviews for The Holdovers
Finally, a movie that is thoughtful and deeply moving. The clever writing is the BEST and delivered in stunning and poignant performances by this talented cast. You will be drawn in and touched by The Holdovers.
Paul Giamatti at his best role yet since Saving Private Ryan. Never knew a kind side can be played by such an actor. The story is very heartfelt and warming. Dominic Sessa does a wonderful job of giving you a feeling of being left alone but trying his best to make the most…
Outstanding film. It’s a throwback to the days when films were original, with a meaningful plot and great acting.
It's rare that a film truly live up to the optimistic and heart of its trailer. It's a common perception that movies are not what they "used to be". "They don't make them like they used to". And to be honest, at times I do feel discouraged with quality and selection of…
Fantastic movie. This movie has substance.
Loved this movie, great story & actors were amazing!!
Enjoyable date night. Good moments of humor, but also deeper story.
The cast did an incredible job. Wish Hollywood would make more original content movies like this. Went to see it because Paul Giamatti never misses.
Overall a really solid film that has laughs and some tears.
Sadly, they don’t make movies like this anymore
The acting in the major rolls was compelling. Hoping this film does not get overlooked. Headmaster and parent rolls more typecast and much less developed, but for the big three evolved into more depth.
def not original. typical older person younger person teach each other. nothing special
Great story. You rarely see a coming of age movie with a historical setting. The characters are entertaining too.
Heartfelt movie
Metacritic
The Holdovers is a triumphant comeback story for Alexander Payne, too. The director bounces back from 2017’s misfiring Downsizing to find his tone – a rare kind of jaded hopefulness – with all his old assurance.
Paul Giamatti is absolute perfection as a Grinchy teacher who learns a hard lesson in empathy over a winter school break. All the actors shine in this exuberant movie gift from director Alexander Payne that has all the makings of a new holiday classic.
There’s an emotional restraint in both the performances and the film surrounding them, despite the time of the year, and when a light sprinkling of sugar does come in the last act it feels earned.
