UnowPriceless hyped garbage

Supelice Dreadfully Boring

Solidrariol Am I Missing Something?

SparkMore n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.

Karma We saw this in the theater nearly 20 years ago. Finally found on tape, then DVD. This is one that is a must see EVERY year. Often quoted by ourselves and many of our kids. "I love grape jelly...it's a work in progress; it may never be finished." All of our kids have a copy of their own, thanks to us -the parents! Honestly, I don't know what else I can say. It is just one of the funniest shows we have ever seen. Yes, it may seem filled with dark humor, but the humor we find in it is just plain funny! Rita Wilson is one of my favorites in this one. Gracie can be a bit loud and over the top, but that's the character she plays, so maybe it needs to be that way. Steve Martin is one of our favorite actors, so that is what drew us to this movie in the first place. His timing, facial expressions and delivery are amazing as usual. I recommend this to anyone when they ask me to suggest a movie (Christmas or otherwise).

johnnyspector This film was poorly received when it came out in 1994, and continues to offend many. There are basically two types of people who hate this film: a) bitter film snobs who are offended at it being a very loose remake of a French film, and b) people who don't like dark comedy (despite the fact that it's not really that dark IMO).I compare this film with another dark favorite of mine, Death Becomes Her. Possibly even Mommie Dearest. All were poorly received. All are great comedies for a viewer who just wants to go along for the ride and enjoy the films for what they ARE. Not what they AREN'T.Mixed Nuts is not a faithful remake of the French film. Not even close. It's completely irrelevant to me that it's even connected to the French film. It has no bearing on a useful review of this film. So let's move on.The film itself is brilliant. It has the perfect setting, the perfect cast, the perfect soundtrack, and the perfect lack of logic to make you smile. Quotable dialog, exaggerated Christmasy atmosphere, corny jokes, holiday depression.I will say this: it gets much better with repeated viewings. In a few seasons you too can be quoting Madeline Kahn's brilliant lines with a twinkle in your eye.If you're an average viewer or a cult film lover, give it a shot. If you're someone who likes to talk about how the Novella/Broadway cast/European art film/haiku was better, you should avoid it lest your good taste be assaulted. I think Ina Garten is on. She's making chicken stock and buying cheese. You should check that out.

apass After seeing this movie, I consulted the reviews and was pleasantly surprised to hear of a "superior" 1982 French version. The surprise was short-lived. It is not better.There are interesting points of contrast: the French have more artistic cinematography, better gastronomy, and less formulaic denouement. A particular shot of the leading man lying on a couch with clothes and upholstery perfectly synchronized was unquestionably tasteful. But the Americans deserve credit too.Kahn lends her character far more depth than her French colleague. She undergoes a moving transformation that is not evident in Pere Noel. Martin equals L'Hermitte's commendable effort. Wilson surpasses her predecessor in both charm and feeling; she's more deserving of our sympathy. Sandler is funnier and far less nauseating than his French counterpart. And the real surprise is Lewis. Her rendition of the crazed pregnant lady is far more dignified than the Frenchwoman's, who was as unlikable as Lewis in her earlier turn as a Griswald in Christmas Vacation.But the real fork in the road is the conclusion. Whereas the French plunge into macabre darkness, the Americans end on several high notes. A Christmas movie must be jovial, and this version leaves me feeling better. Sometimes, even the worst catastrophes and deepest despair are followed immediately by pure jubilation.

ctyankee1 I found many scenes that were funny. Steve Martin is good and most of the actors were funny.The pregnant woman Juliette Lewis was just to loud and nuts for me. Felix her boyfriend constantly doing the same thing fighting and running in his Santa suit, very repetitious. To me the premise was that this help line center was to help people with problems but, the people that were taking the calls really didn't care. It was a job. The nuts were funny. One of the scenes with the cross dressing man dancing with an uncomfortable Steve Martin was funny.I cannot find out who played this transsexual in the movie or what his name was. There is some swearing in it an a minor/medium sexual scene with Steve and the co-worker named Catherine in the bathroom. I felt uncomfortable in some parts and felt it disrespected Christmas.Gracie gives birth and they have her looking like Mary at the end with a veil on her head. I felt is was a satire and they were trying to replicate the birth of Jesus in this scene. It did mock my favorite holy day.