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A Christmas... Present
Maggie and Eric are busy parents of teenagers who embark on a trip to the home of Maggie’s widowed brother to celebrate Christmas. Everyone has different expectations of the perfect holiday. Through a series of transformative events, Maggie learns to embrace the season.
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Plot Summary
A workaholic physicist who is always focused on logic and science finds herself in a Christmas fantasy when she starts seeing the "Twelve Days of Christmas" actually happening. She must learn to embrace the magic and spirit of the holiday season to save Christmas.
Critical Reception
A Christmas... Present received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the film to be formulaic and lacking in humor and originality. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with many finding it to be a forgettable holiday movie.
What Reviewers Say
The film relies too heavily on predictable holiday tropes.
Melissa McCarthy's comedic talents are underutilized.
Lacks the festive spirit and charm expected of a Christmas movie.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate that while some enjoyed the lightheartedness and the presence of Melissa McCarthy, many felt the movie was uninspired and failed to deliver a truly magical Christmas experience. Some viewers found the plot to be confusing and the humor to be hit-or-miss.
Fun Fact
The film features a posthumous appearance by veteran actor James Caan, who passed away earlier in 2022.
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