Comments on: Top 5 Christmas clunkers

By: Recumbent Driver

Recumbent Driver — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:26:54 +0000

The best Christmas comedy? For my money it is the first 10 minutes of the Bill Murray clunker ‘Scrooged’ which show a fake preview of a made for TV movie ‘The Night the Reindeer Died’. Screamingly funny, and the bonus is that you can skip the rest of the movie without missing anything.

By: Grofe

Grofe — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:01:14 +0000

What about ‘It Happened One Christmas’? The feminist version of ‘Its a Wonderful Life’. Maybe the worst holiday movie ever. Marlo Thomas plays Mary Bailey, Wayne Rogers is George and Orson Welles is Mr. Potter. Somebody check his death certificate – I think he died of embarrassment!

And what does Rudolph teach us? We love you as long as you can do something for me.

Want to see a great holiday movie? Check out ‘The Gathering’ with Ed Asner. Yes, THAT Ed Asner. That’s if they ever play it again.

By: John M

John M — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 17:36:49 +0000

Is it safe? Is it safe?

By: cftoto

cftoto — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:32:24 +0000

A bit off medium, MMGodfrey, but I couldn’t agree more re: their greatness. I’d rather watch Magoo’s Scrooge than any other “Carol” incarnation … ‘with razzle beh-wey dressing’

By: MMGodfrey

MMGodfrey — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:55:22 +0000

Okay, technically these aren’t movies, as in they were never released in theaters and have only shown on TV, but here are two — yes, I will say it — GREAT Christmas TV shows that rival any Christmas movie:

“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” — an elf who wants to be a dentist; the Island of Lost Toys; Yukon Cornelius; “Bumbles bounce!” Great stuff.

“Mister MaGoo’s Christmas Carol” — Stick with the hour-long singing and dancing one, not the one some TV Scrooge chopped down to fill a 30-minute time spot. Funny, scary (at least when I was a kid), moving, and the songs are delightful. If you haven’t seen it, you’re in for a treat.

By: cftoto

cftoto — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:29:30 +0000

Mama WWTW checking in with her brand new computer! I better watch my language now … and my grammar.

By: mtoto

mtoto — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:22:55 +0000

Your reviews are great. I think Christmas with the Cranks was a total waste of time. Anything you review I agree with, maybe because you’re my son.

By: cftoto

cftoto — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:59:44 +0000

I don’t get Bad Santa either, Nell.

And I think I liked the “Santa Clause” sequels better than the original, although none of them are worth space in your DVD collection.

“The Ref” — a bona fide sleeper pick. Good stuff.

By: zeze2008

zeze2008 — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 03:17:00 +0000

OMG.. The Ref.

That is one of our favorite Christmas movies.. Great performances all the way around

By: chase

chase — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:12:07 +0000

I can’t believe more people don’t hate Fred Claus, probably because so few saw it …

as for faves … yep, Elf, Christmas Story … and the greatness that is …. CHRISTMAS VACATION