“An authentic piece of filmmaking full of exhilaration.”
“Can’t raise the film above the usual stereotypical family dramedy we get every year.”
“Basic Christmas slapstick comedy where most of the characters end up on their backs.”
“[Director/writer] Kaufman has left us floating on the outer edges of a conversation he’s having with himself.”
“It’ll hit the demographic fine, but for everyone else the romance might stall.”
“Even the most devoted Bond fans should know when something has run its course.”
“Never as funny as [Bernie Mac’s] raw stand-up or his five memorable seasons on television.”
“[Director] Demme has created a small wonder through a diverse family dynamic.”