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I watched this because I like Melissa Joan Hart and love Markie Post. It had a good storyline and was a silly lighthearted Christmas flick. Never heard of it or saw it when it first came out. This was a first viewing for me. But for me, knowing what most of us know now about the horrid behavior of the romantic lead and what he did to his betrothed makes it completely implausible that he could be a good guy, because he is not that good of an actor. Every time I see his face trying to act all sweet and innocent on the screen, all I see/hear is a filthy, lying cheater. Sadly it takes away from the fun of this holiday film.

I have to admit, I watched the trailer and was not sure I would like it. But I did! It was very creative and original. Eddie Murphy was on point with his usual family mode of humor. I love how he can pull off adult comedy and family friendly comedy so easily. All the actors who played his children were quite good, especially the son, that young man can dance! This was a unique tale, a full 2 hour magical fantasy of family fun. I love how they cleverly covered up the occasional f bomb that was about to drop. A lot of great comedy actor cameos. I really was pleasantly surprised. Pip, played by Nick Offerman, well he's one of my fav actors. David Alan Grier and Chris Redd were hilarious. I will def watch this again.