Nothing Like the Holidays (2008)
“They’re just a typical American family. Minus the typical.”
It’s Christmastime and the far-flung members of the Rodriguez family are converging at their parents’ home in Chicago to celebrate the season and rejoice in their youngest brother’s safe return from combat overseas.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Alfredo De Villa, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Alfred Molina, Elizabeth Peña, Freddy Rodríguez, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Alfred Molina
as Edy Rodriguez
Elizabeth Peña
as Anna Rodriguez
Freddy Rodríguez
as Jesse Rodriguez
路易斯·古兹曼
as Johnny
Jay Hernandez
as Ozzy
约翰·雷吉扎莫
as Mauricio Rodriguez
Debra Messing
as Sarah Rodriguez
Vanessa Ferlito
as Roxanna Rodriguez
Melonie Díaz
as Marissa
Alexander Bautista
as Hector
Ramses Jimenez
as Fernando
Manny Perez
as AlexisCinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 98 min |
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