Turns out, The Holdovers is easily one of my favorite films of the year!
Incredibly smart and subtle, warm, human, and absolutely hilarious. I like most of Payne's films to one degree or another, but this one immediately jumps to the top of the list. The cast is small, but insanely great and the whole film is beautifully written and directed. Payne absolutely deserves an Oscar nomination for this one.
There are so many fabulous little moments throughout, often just in gestures and expressions, but also in the editing. Please check it out.