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Christmas Trade

  • Video
  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
631
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William Baldwin and Michael Campion in Christmas Trade (2015)
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ComedyFamily

A week before Christmas, a workaholic widower and his 11-year-old son get a shock when their wish unexpectedly comes true.A week before Christmas, a workaholic widower and his 11-year-old son get a shock when their wish unexpectedly comes true.A week before Christmas, a workaholic widower and his 11-year-old son get a shock when their wish unexpectedly comes true.

  • Director
    • Joel Souza
  • Writer
    • Joel Souza
  • Stars
    • William Baldwin
    • Denise Richards
    • Michael Campion
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
    631
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Joel Souza
    • Writer
      • Joel Souza
    • Stars
      • William Baldwin
      • Denise Richards
      • Michael Campion
    • 11User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    William Baldwin
    William Baldwin
    • Mitch Taylor
    Denise Richards
    Denise Richards
    • Chloe
    Michael Campion
    Michael Campion
    • Robbie Taylor
    Tom Arnold
    Tom Arnold
    • Gus
    Jennifer Grant
    Jennifer Grant
    • Trish
    Desiree Abeyta
    Desiree Abeyta
    • Trudy
    Anne Stedman
    Anne Stedman
    • Harper Shaw
    Victor Browne
    Victor Browne
    • Milton Green
    • (as Victor Brown)
    Amanda Conlon
    Amanda Conlon
    • Mrs. Brewer
    Camryn Sutton
    Camryn Sutton
    • Amelia
    Shawn Huff
    Shawn Huff
    • Dianne
    Douglas Bilitch
    Douglas Bilitch
    • Kettering
    • (as Doug Bilitch)
    Montana Marks
    Montana Marks
    • Bailey
    Brent Huff
    Brent Huff
    • Billings
    Francesca Manzi
    Francesca Manzi
    • Davis
    Morissa O'Mara
    Morissa O'Mara
    • Jewelry Clerk
    Carly Peeters
    Carly Peeters
    • Olivia
    Brice Fisher
    Brice Fisher
    • Francis
    • Director
      • Joel Souza
    • Writer
      • Joel Souza
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    5prasun-bheri

    Desperate attempt to make Christmas movie

    Watch this movie if you have absolutely nothing else to do for the day. And also you have not watched Freaky Friday. (but if you have not watched Freaky Friday then you are better off watching that movie first and forget about this one).

    Any how the plot is very slow; you will find some key moments rushed way too quickly wile some segments are stretched bit too far.

    Plot is completely predictable and there is no element of surprise at all.

    I did not find myself laughing out loud, not even a giggle, nor a chuckle at any point of the movie. It just felt bland and tasteless for the most part.

    I guess they started production late, with too little budget and rushed to complete by holiday season.

    all in all, Would I recommend this movie to a friend? Absolutely not! .
    1bratfink7

    Drivel

    Being on the lookout for new Christmas movies, I stumbled on this. Billy Baldwin, Denise Richards, I thought it'll be alright.. Nooooooo,totally wrong

    Father and son trade lives, and nothing but dull, poor acting and zero laughs follow. It could and should of been better, even the smallest bit, it's not exactly a new formula for a movie plot

    The acting is absolutely shocking, it's laughable at times and it'll be the only laugh you'll get, well.. unless you read Shominy's review. Now that is funny!

    There are many many Christmas movies out there that are much better than this. Do yourself a favour and skip.. you'll thank me
    4Christmas-Reviewer

    No Charm Or Originality

    BEWARE OF FALSE REVIEWS & REVIEWERS. SOME REVIEWERS HAVE ONLY ONE REVIEW TO THEIR NAME. NOW WHEN ITS A POSITIVE REVIEW THAT TELLS ME THEY WERE INVOLVED WITH THE MOVIE. IF ITS A NEGATIVE REVIEW THEN THEY MIGHT HAVE A GRUDGE AGAINST THE FILM . NOW I HAVE REVIEWED OVER 300 HOLIDAY FILMS & SPECIALS. I HAVE NO AGENDA.

    In this film Mitch Taylor is a workaholic attorney and widowed dad to a 12-year-old son, Robbie. Lately, Mitch is in way over his head, as he tries to be a dad, please his hard-edged boss and become partner at his firm, while dealing with an impatient girlfriend. His son Robbie has problems of his own. The school bully has made Robbie his latest target, he tries not to be a total nerd in front of the girl he likes, and to make things worse, he was unwillingly cast as lead role in the Christmas pageant. Robbie really want his dad to go out of his way this year to make Christmas all it's cracked up to be. Mitch and Robbie definitely think the other has it pretty easy— until a mysterious toy causes them to switch bodies. They are forced to find out what it's like to spend the holidays in each other's shoes.

    There was zero to like this film. The plot is a rip-off of "Freaky Friday" and "Freaky Friday" was remade TWICE and they were both much better than this crap.

    Billy Baldwin does not have enough charm or innocence to pull this off! Those were 2 things you need to have in order to make this film seem somewhat plausible! He comes across in this like "Someone who is mentally Challenged". His co-star Michael Campion only comes across slightly better!

    DOn't waist your time on this. Its a huge bore!
    1loriwallace-93796

    This was beyond stupid

    This film wasted the talents of many people but those were the people with talent that sat down and watched this crappy movie. Acted in an over the top fashion by everyone who has a substantial role. The writing is a cut and pace job from other Christmas Movies as well as "BODY SWITCHING MOVIES". The one good thing I can say about this film was the fact I did not have to pay to see this.

    This was one of those films that you can see every plot line telegraphed. There is no element of surprise in this. One does come up as shock is that it is so bad that I was expecting that this was made by Adam Sandler.
    1limey_penny

    Horrendous

    Kid was acceptable but the rest was beyond stupid. I kept asking when is this going to be over? Not one to give up I fast forwarded 15 minutes or so honestly didn't need to see it to figure out this plot. Freaky Friday, hot tip watch that instead!

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      In addition to the body-swap movies mentioned, this movie bears most resemblance to "Vice Versa" (1988), about a father and son who accidentally switch bodies.
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      It's Christmas
      Written and Performed by Nik Freitas

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    • Release date
      • November 3, 2015 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Christmas Switch
    • Production company
      • Brand Inc. Entertainment
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      • 1h 39m(99 min)
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