The Holdovers

"A warm hug of a movie."

"Paul Giamatti and Alexander Payne’s reunion is the best kind of throwback."

"Gives Paul Giamatti his best movie role since Sideways."

"Charming comedy."

"There’s a sharpness to the comedy, some attitude and freshness, some wisdom."

"Paul Giamatti and Alexander Payne create another exceptional comedy-drama."

"A clunky, phony white-elephant gift of a movie."

"The warmest cinematic experience you’ll have all year."

"Not without its flaws, but it is an engaging and often touching comic drama."

"The vibes are immaculate from the start."

"A wonderful revelation from an excellent director."

"[A] consistently smart, funny movie about people who are easy to root for."

"Crushingly wistful in precisely the way moviegoers have come to expect from Payne."

"Paul Giamatti has never been better."

"Delightful, nuanced."

"A warmhearted tale of a holiday forged in loneliness."

"A pitch-perfect dramedy from a master of the form."

"Tells a delicate, ruthlessly empathetic story."

"A charming comedy drama."

"Alexander Payne’s best film since Sideways."

"A tremendously poignant story, beautifully presented."

"Paul Giamatti gets one of his best roles."

"Offers laughs and a gentle reminder."

"Thoughtful, rewatchable dramedy."

"Wonderfully warm."