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Merry Ex-Mas

  • 2014
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
4.5/10
703
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Dean Cain and Kristy Swanson in Merry Ex-Mas (2014)
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During a blizzard at christmas, a man becomes snowbound with ex-wife, her wealthy suitor, his former mother in law, and his daughter.During a blizzard at christmas, a man becomes snowbound with ex-wife, her wealthy suitor, his former mother in law, and his daughter.During a blizzard at christmas, a man becomes snowbound with ex-wife, her wealthy suitor, his former mother in law, and his daughter.

  • Director
    • Brian Skiba
  • Writer
    • Alexandra Julson
  • Stars
    • Kristy Swanson
    • Lochlyn Munro
    • Dean Cain
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.5/10
    703
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brian Skiba
    • Writer
      • Alexandra Julson
    • Stars
      • Kristy Swanson
      • Lochlyn Munro
      • Dean Cain
    • 15User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kristy Swanson
    Kristy Swanson
    • Noëlle Rogers
    Lochlyn Munro
    Lochlyn Munro
    • Flynn
    Dean Cain
    Dean Cain
    • Jessie Rogers
    Jodi Lyn O'Keefe
    Jodi Lyn O'Keefe
    • Ashley Williams
    Shannon Kummer
    • Carrie Rogers
    Sharon Thomas Cain
    • Claudell
    Rebecca Grant
    Rebecca Grant
    • Tasha
    Tony Curtis Blondell
    Tony Curtis Blondell
    • Mike
    Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson
    • Pastor Ed
    Meghan Heffern
    Meghan Heffern
    • Michelle
    Gregg Wayans
    Gregg Wayans
    • Devon
    • (as Greg Wayans)
    Paul Bond
    Paul Bond
    • Tyler
    Sophie Tilson
    Sophie Tilson
    • Mindy
    Glen Ratcliffe
    Glen Ratcliffe
    • Jack
    Lisa Long
    Lisa Long
    • Sandy
    Ekeme
    Ekeme
    • Emma
    • (as Ekeme Ekanem)
    Jordyn Taylor
    Jordyn Taylor
    • Hope
    • (as Jordan Taylor)
    David Jones-Roberts
    David Jones-Roberts
    • Russ
    • (as David Jones Roberts)
    • Director
      • Brian Skiba
    • Writer
      • Alexandra Julson
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    1thx-88823

    Painful

    Every single scene is awful. Bad acting and writing. No one is likable.
    1Jackbv123

    It really is that bad

    Nonsensical story full of ridiculous situations that weren't funny. Inane dialogue that isn't the least bit funny. Universally bad acting. It seemed like the actors were merely coasting. Inconsistent half-effort Irish accent.

    Even if all of that weren't true, the movie fails in one of the most important aspects to an enjoyable Christmas/romance movie - none of the characters were particularly likeable, not even the protagonists.

    Other than being a deadline and some snowy weather, Christmas wasn't even a factor.

    This sounds like a sour-grapes review, but it's not. Bear in mind that I have reviewed over 1,000 movies, the vast majority Christmas and/or romance. I happen to like Kristy Swanson most of the time.
    3JamesSaintRave

    Jodi Lyn O' Keefe steals the show!

    OK--it's true, this is one of the worst Christmas TV movies ever-- HOWEVER--you need to watch it because it boasts a hilarious supporting performance by Jodi Lyn O' Keefe. She is crazy good in EVERY scene she is in, playing a self-absorbed lawyer who is so over the top awful we end up loving her despite her deplorable nature. In fact, she is one of the only characters in the story that rings true--she never lets up, doesn't "get all gooey at the end because it's Christmas". I will not even mention the story, because it's incredibly bad, and only Ernie Hudson provides any hint of enthusiasm for his role. It's all Jodi here- you have to see her crummy yet cute character to believe it. The producers should make a sequel of sorts, a better movie using her bad Amanda character here--just don't have her go all good in the end, please.
    1aly-hepburn

    Give this movie a wide berth!

    Reasons not to watch it: 1) The screenplay sounds like it was written by a child. The consistent repetition of lines... OMG, did my head in! 2) Not one good spirited aspect to the storyline. In direct conflict with all central Christmas themes/messages 3) The most appalling acting ever 4) One and a half hours you'll never get back....
    4Uriah43

    Needed Better Chemistry and More Comedy

    Convinced that her husband, "Jessie Rogers" (Dean Cain), is having an affair, "Noelle Rogers" (Kristy Swanson) locks him out of the house and files for divorce. Jessie denies everything, even though a local tabloid has a photo showing him in the arms of another woman. To make matters worse, Noelle's mother, "Claudell" (Sharon Thomas Cain), has never particularly liked Jessie and keeps fueling the fire whenever she can. Meanwhile, Jessie and Noelle's teenage daughter, "Carrie Rogers" (Shannon Kummer), dislikes Noelle's new boyfriend, "Flynn" (Lochlyn Munro), and frequently tries to make him look bad, even though Claudell seems to approve of him. What none of them realizes, however, is that Flynn isn't being as honest with Noelle as he should be, and his reason for wanting to get married is primarily driven by a financial deal worth millions of dollars. I won't say more, but this Christmas-themed romantic comedy could have been much better if the chemistry between the two leads had been stronger or if it had more comedy. Maybe both. That being said, although I don't think it's a terrible holiday movie, these weaknesses prevent me from rating it higher.

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      Dean Cain's real-life mother plays his mother-in-law in the film.
    • Connections
      References Freddy vs. Jason (2003)

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    • Release date
      • December 5, 2014 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official site
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Merry Ex Mas
    • Production companies
      • Odyssey Media
      • The Cartel
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      • 1h 30m(90 min)
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      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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