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The Holdovers
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Synopsis
From acclaimed director Alexander Payne, THE HOLDOVERS follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at an elite New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually he forms an unlikely bond with one of them -- a damaged, brainy troublemaker (newcomer Dominic Sessa) -- and with the school's head cook, who has just lost a son in Vietnam (Da'Vine Joy Randolph).
Cast
- Paul Giamatti
- Dominic Sessa
- Da'Vine Joy Randolph
- Carrie Preston
- Brady Hepner
- Ian Dolley
- Jim Kaplan
- Michael Provost
- Andrew Garman
- Naheem Garcia
Letterboxd User Reviews
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- Nov 26, 2023
There's a handshake in this that feels more overwhelmingly warm and emotional than most hugs I've seen in movies
James (Schaffrillas)Oct 11, 2023paul giamatti ran that twink academy like its the navy
patrickOct 12, 2023men were remembering the roman empire daily in the 1970s
Jay - Nov 10, 2023
STOP LETTING THAT BOY USE THE BATHROOM
jeabaSep 11, 2023hit it out of the park for me, probably goes even harder with a bowl of soup
KarstenNov 21, 2023Like a warm hug from a friend you haven’t seen in years all while crying in their shoulder over and over again about how much you missed them
Framesofnick - Dec 18, 2023
Lovely slice of life story from Alexander Payne. Simple, humble, and elegant reminder that everyone we encounter is fighting their own battles, and that we rarely know what they are. I found this to be a gentle ode to compassion, very well acted, and written and directed…
Mike FlanaganSep 11, 2023hurt people help hurt people my review
David SimsJan 27, 2024idk why but i started crying when they made angus cherries jubilee
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- Clay Werner lovedThe Holdovers
9.6 - Updated review 2024: As cozy & funny, & as sad & wistful, as it was the first time I watched it. I’m so happy Da’Vine Joy Randolph earned the Oscar for her performance last year, it’s so well deserved. Between this & Klaus, it’s amazing we’ve been given two all time holiday classics since…
Parker Mallars lovedThe HoldoversI didn’t expect this to be my favorite movie of the year, but I think it is.
zxki likedThe HoldoversIt's a beautiful warm story. Reminded me of movies like Dead Poets Society and Good Will Hunting. The acting was phenomenal, I was left speechless afew times from the acting alone. The style it was filmed in was so perfectly, simplistically, nostalgic. It's not just a Christmas movie but a people…
- Brenden Schmidt lovedThe Holdovers
8.8/10 Really incredible how a movie can be so sad and heartwarming at the same time. Very realistic with how the characters interact with one another and grow with each other. Loved the writing, acting, characters, and the soundtrack. The modern day It’s a Wonderful Life.
milena lovedThe Holdoverslike eating a warm bowl of soup that gets you in the feels
Sugama lovedThe HoldoversInstant classic alert! So thankful for the film style and audio sounding as if this was filmed 40 years ago which matched the emotional journey that ensued and setting. A total stand out from its contemporaries while paying homage in a way to its predecessors, great for all ages.
- Superbad lovedThe Holdovers
133 minute goon session with Paul Giamatti Filmed like its from the 70s-80s which I loved, warm feeling like Dead Poets
anna lovedThe Holdoversthe best way i can explain how this movie feels like is a huge, warm, comforting hug. i didn’t expect to love every single detail of this, i’m so glad i decided to give it a try. it’s the perfect combination of hurt and comfort. loved the dynamic between paul and angus. 9.3/10
Zoe likedThe HoldoversIt wasnt my type of movie because this is a “things are just happening” movie not necessarily a plot driven story. That being said, angus actor KILLED this movie. He was phenomenal. I’m in love with him, he was amazing. His shrimp posture sold me on this hurting, tall teenage boy
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Verified Review
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.
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Yvette A
Verified Review
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 of it. Da Vine Joy, perfect school lunch aid you could wish for growing up. Story intertwines well to the title. A must-see and must-have for the holidays. A new Home Alone has arrived, but Rated R.
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Sunny S
Metacritic
Nov 8, 2023
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.
Phil de Semlyen
Time Out
Oct 27, 2023
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.
Peter Travers
ABC News
Sep 11, 2023
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.
Benjamin Lee
The Guardian
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