Jeanskynebu the audience applauded

CrawlerChunky In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

KnotStronger This is a must-see and one of the best documentaries - and films - of this year.

Phillipa Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

BobTooth The first time I watched this, I was not impressed. But after the 3rd time in TV, I bought is and have seen it many times since. It have great actors for the roles they play and tells a funny story that ends well. Recommend.

digitalbeachbum I've seen a lot of stinker movies but this takes the cake. There is no chemistry between any of the characters and the movie never made me laugh. Usually I'm willing to give some leeway to holiday movies, but not this one. I thought it would never end.I blame the poorly written script. There is nothing a director or actors could do to improve it. The movie in contrived and rushed. Every scene seems plastic and one dimensional. I prefer Jingle All The Way more than this movie; and that movie was terrible.

jimw-63592 I was actually nice and gave it a 2 star rating. I like Jamie Lee Curtis, but her acting in this film was flat out awful! I can't believe the director of this film didn't fire her while filming. It's such a stupid plot, two married couple decide to skip Christmas one year and go somewhere tropical. So the entire neighborhood flips out and does everything to stop them because the Kranks won't decorate their home with holiday lights and this massive sized snowman that everyone puts on their roof. I cringe every time I see it on TV! It also has a bizarre mix of cast members. No chemistry and bad acting all around. Tim Allen didn't even seem like he was into his character.

Python Hyena Christmas with the Kranks (2004): Dir: Joe Roth / Cast: Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd, M. Emmet Walsh, Cheech Marin: If the family name is any indication as to how one is to respond to this film, then this is one of the poorest excuses for holiday entertainment. When their daughter is unable to be home for Christmas, Luther and Nora Krank decide to skip the holiday to go on a cruise, which doesn't set well with the neighbors. The first problem with this garbage is the actions of the neighbors. They protest when the Kranks fail to place Frosty the Snowman on their roof. Why is this any of their business? They harass this couple in a way that is more disturbing than funny. The premise is rushed with jokes that fail miserably and an ending that is phony. Director Joe Roth does his best with the flimsy sets but Tim Allen and Jamie Lee Curtis labor under flat material. Both are terrific performers deserving of material worthy of their talent, which isn't this. Dan Aykroyd, M. Emmet Walsh and Richard "Cheech" Marin play meddling neighbors and not only is this trash bad for the obvious talent involved, the characters being so unlikeable that it tarnishes any empathy that viewers could have. Regardless of any moral contrivance this film is garbage disguised as fun filled holiday holly jolly dancing crap. The film is so mean spirited that it will likely leave you cranky. Score: 1 / 10