I wasn't a huge fan of the allegedly-funny Haul out the Holly in 2022, but thought I would give this second one a go nonetheless, looking for something that might change my mind, as the cast - led by the Queen of Christmas Lacey Chabert, and the always-reliable Wes Brown - is very good.
Alas...
Sadly, the cast is wasted.
The movie seemed like it went for 3 hours, and not in a good way.
I just didn't find this funny. The parts where I assume I was meant to laugh were just uncomfortable.
Watching the ultra-competitive new neighbours who arrive on Evergreen Lane (which is actually a cul-de-sac) was akin to running my nails up and down a blackboard. The characters were the complete opposite of what Christmas is supposed to be about. Their "jokes" were not funny. There were few in this film that were.
Let's hope there is no third movie. I'd prefer to see Chabert and Brown together in a more meaningful Christmas film.
Alas...
Sadly, the cast is wasted.
The movie seemed like it went for 3 hours, and not in a good way.
I just didn't find this funny. The parts where I assume I was meant to laugh were just uncomfortable.
Watching the ultra-competitive new neighbours who arrive on Evergreen Lane (which is actually a cul-de-sac) was akin to running my nails up and down a blackboard. The characters were the complete opposite of what Christmas is supposed to be about. Their "jokes" were not funny. There were few in this film that were.
Let's hope there is no third movie. I'd prefer to see Chabert and Brown together in a more meaningful Christmas film.