Reviews
The Holdovers
Directed by Alexander Payne · starring Dominic Sessa, Cole Tristan Murphy and Paul Giamatti
- 3 from the press
- 7.6 · 7 votes
The Holdovers: reviews
Reviews
7.6 7 votes
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What the critics say average 8.5 from 3 outlets
- 9.5 SlashfilmBarry Levitt
It is proof that we need more thoughtful, studied, loving, and irresistible human stories on screen. It certainly helps, however, when Alexander Payne is at the helm.
Read - 8.0 The GuardianBenjamin Lee
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.
Read - 7.9 The WrapTomris Laffly
Although it might promptly be added to your holiday movie rotation as a new staple, doesn't exactly feel like a new classic, it feels too familiar for that. Still, it does something tried-and-true so well and affectionally.
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Questions about the reviews of The Holdovers
- What score does The Holdovers have?
- Readers give it 7.6 (7 votes). The critics, 8.5 on average from 3 reviews.
- What do the critics say about The Holdovers?
- The highest score is Slashfilm’s (9.5) and the lowest The Wrap’s (7.9).