The Holdovers Movie Review

The Holdovers Movie Review “Sublime” is the perfect word for director Alexander Payne’s “The Holdovers.” The film stars Paul Giammatti as a crappy teacher who discovers he has a heart, too, thanks to an unexpected friendship with a student who also has a heart. asshole. Dominic Sessa plays Angus Tully, a smart but troubled teenager who is under the strict tutelage of teacher Paul Hunnam during the winter holidays. Although they hate each other, their angry attitudes gradually begin to damage each other’s vulnerable appearance. The Holdovers is a movie that never interested me, but don’t underestimate Mr. Payne (Election, Sideways, Descendants). This is the smaller movie with the least plot inertia and stakes. Still, every moment of this damn movie is just. amazing. Beautifully photographed with a soothing, old-fashioned aesthetic that feels like sitting in a chair and practically massaging your delicate muscles, Payne creates a wonderful atmosphere that feels alive and makes you feel like you are yourself.