“The Holdovers” Review

There are familiar elements of The Holdovers that could easily make it a passive melodrama. It tells the story of three sad souls coming together on Christmas to find warmth and reliability amid their lonely situation. But there’s a warmth to how this dramedy approaches its nostalgic 1970s setting and character-focused story. From the first few moments, a certain love can be felt that made me feel so good, longing to stay with these broken souls over a cozy and intimidating holiday season.

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