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The Christmas Letter

  • 2024
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
189
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Chevy Chase, Randy Quaid, and Angus Benfield in The Christmas Letter (2024)
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Raunchy ComedyComedy

Every year, unemployed copywriter Joe Michaels reads his wealthy friend's annual over-the-top Christmas letter, and feels like a loser. But this year's going to be different.Every year, unemployed copywriter Joe Michaels reads his wealthy friend's annual over-the-top Christmas letter, and feels like a loser. But this year's going to be different.Every year, unemployed copywriter Joe Michaels reads his wealthy friend's annual over-the-top Christmas letter, and feels like a loser. But this year's going to be different.

  • Director
    • Tori Hunter
  • Writer
    • Michael Cunningham
  • Stars
    • Chevy Chase
    • Randy Quaid
    • Brian Doyle-Murray
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.1/10
    189
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Tori Hunter
    • Writer
      • Michael Cunningham
    • Stars
      • Chevy Chase
      • Randy Quaid
      • Brian Doyle-Murray
    • 15User reviews
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    Chevy Chase
    Chevy Chase
    • Norm De Plume
    Randy Quaid
    Randy Quaid
    • Rich the Postman from GGT
    Brian Doyle-Murray
    Brian Doyle-Murray
    • Tony
    Kristoffer Polaha
    Kristoffer Polaha
    • Barry the Bartender
    Brian Posehn
    Brian Posehn
    • Frederick
    Sean O'Bryan
    Sean O'Bryan
    • Tigger Woods
    Emma Hullar
    Emma Hullar
    • Maggie…
    Booch O'Connell
    Booch O'Connell
    • Priscilla
    Jeremy Warner
    Jeremy Warner
    • John Dablonski
    Caley Chase
    Caley Chase
    • Francoise
    Regina Schneider
    Regina Schneider
    • Deb Michaels
    Angus Benfield
    Angus Benfield
    • Joe Michaels
    Karl Ebergen
    Karl Ebergen
    • Mac Dablonski
    Kevyn Morrow
    Kevyn Morrow
    • Martin Kennedy
    Lauren Levi
    Lauren Levi
    • Ro Dablonski
    Allen Guy Wilcox
    Allen Guy Wilcox
    • Brian Decrest
    • (as Allen Guy)
    Cameron Moir
    Cameron Moir
    • Drew
    Andrei Kogolenok
    Andrei Kogolenok
    • Young Clive Hammersmith
    • Director
      • Tori Hunter
    • Writer
      • Michael Cunningham
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    3paul_m_haakonsen

    It failed terribly...

    I stumbled upon the 2024 comedy by random chance, and since it was apparently a Christmas comedy, of course I added it to my 2024 Christmas movie marathon. And I figured that with the likes of Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid on the cast list, and given the movie's synopsis, that I would be in for an enjoyable comedy.

    But that was not to be. Not even remotely. Writer Michael Cunningham dropped the ball here, on a grand level, because the movie's storyline and script felt rather forced. It didn't help much that there wasn't a single laugh to be had throughout the course of the 94 minutes that the movie ran for. And as a comedy, then it sure fell short of being on point. The movie was lacking a natural flow to the narrative, and it just felt like director Tori Hunter had to rush and cut from one scene to another without being able to completely finish the former scene, and that made the movie feel unfinished and rushed. Yeah, I wasn't the least bit impressed or particularly entertained by the story in the movie.

    The movie does have some familiar faces on the cast list, with the likes of Chevy Chase, Randy Quaid, Brian Doyle-Murray, Brian Posehn and Kristoffer Polaha. Needless to say that the acting performances in the movie were good. The video phone call between Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid was great, especially because of some not-so-subtle references to "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation", which definitely was a nice thing. But Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid were just in supporting roles here. The acting performances in the movie were, for the most parts, adequate enough.

    "The Christmas Letter" was an insanely boring movie and a swing and a miss in terms of being a comedy. In fact, I gave up on the movie with just 20 minutes to go. But by then I was just ready to claw my eyes out from sheer and utter boredom. I was hoping the movie would get better along the way, but sadly it never did. This is definitely not a movie that I would recommend you to waste 94 minutes on watching.

    And don't get suckered in on account of this being a Christmas movie, as it didn't even have an ounce of Christmas spirit or feel to it.

    My rating of director Tori Hunter's 2024 movie "The Christmas Letter" lands on a generous three out of ten stars.
    BudoSenpai

    A Holiday Season Disaster

    Saturday Night director Jason Reitman says Chevy Chase told him that he should be embarrassed of his SNL movie - Chevy should be embarrassed of this and all the other projects he has done over the past three years. This has to be the worse Christmas movie of all time.

    Overall, the movie misses the mark, delivering a lackluster viewing experience that may leave you feeling disappointed, especially if you're looking for something fresh and engaging during the holiday season. It serves as a reminder that not all holiday films can capture the magic and warmth that the genre promises. The Christmas Letter gets one letter, an F for failure.
    1dhart-54627

    Return to sender

    The premise is somewhat interesting but that's the only redeeming value of this mess. The script is nonsensical, none of the characters are likeable and the attempts at humor fall painfully flat. Chevy Chase, Randy Quaid and Brian-Doyle Murray only have minor roles and are never in the same scene. They're apparently only on the marquee for marketing purposes. Quite frankly, they should be embarrassed. Don't be duped like I was. I spent $4.99 to rent which is $4.99 too much. Even free wouldn't be worth it. I didn't waste the full 90 minutes of my time because I bailed out early. It was too painful to watch.
    1bronty

    Can this "Present" be returned?

    Living in central New York State, this is a bit of a big deal in these parts, as this alleged comedy was filmed here, but "The Christmas Letter" - written by a native of Ilion, NY, is completely and utterly bereft of both charm and laughs, filled to overflowing with terrible dialogue, acting that's amateurish at best (check out the hilariously rotten British accents!) and overstuffed with deeply unlikable characters - is an out-and-out disaster. Naturally, its story apes nearly every sitcom trope, starting with the buffoonish husband married to the sensible wife, and is at all times predictable, hitting every note you've come to expect from tales like this. The tone strives mightily for the magical realism of such holiday films as 'A Christmas Story' and 'Home Alone' but succeeds only in coming across as a Disney Channel reject. Adding insult to injury, its "big stars" - Randy Quaid, comedian Brian Posehn, character actor Brian Doyle Murray, and an ancient Chevy Chase - are but minor supporting roles, leaving the heavy lifting to its main cast of actors who seem flown in direct from a community theatre, with the only notable aspect of the lead being his fascinatingly terrible toupee. This is, of course, a tale in which someone is meant to learn An Important Message About The True Meaning Of Christmas but ultimately for the viewer the only message YOU will learn is to be careful about opening this particular present.
    2beekerzz

    most painful 90 minutes of a Christmas movie.

    I'm sorry but wow. This Christmas movie was a waste my money and 90 minutes of my life. The Chevy Chase and Randy Quaid is just a purchase trap. The duo of the Christmas Vacation greats is far from expectations. They are hardly in the movie. Bad editing, Bad acting, bad special effects, horrible story and plot. Best acting in the movie was the from the guy on the golf cart with the oxygen tank. I paid $17 to purchase this movie, I immediately applied for a refund. I should of known by the bad trailer... the movie is just as bad. Giving this movie a review of only 2 stars cause I like Clark and Eddie.

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      • November 12, 2024 (United States)
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