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title: "The Holdovers (2023) review"
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# The Holdovers (2023)

Jan 1, 2024 | Rated 3.5 out of 5 | Dir. Alexander Payne

I really thought this movie was sweet, and will probably be on my Christmas rewatch list in the near Christmas future. It feels like a spiritual Christmas sequel to dazed and confused, and honestly feels like the perfect movie for dads who grew up near the 70s.

It’s sweet and touching, I don’t think I cried during it, but it was so fun

Also on [Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/joekarlsson/film/the-holdovers/)

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