El Camino Christmas
El Camino Christmas

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El Camino Christmas

2017
Movie
89 min
English

A young man seeking a father he has never met, through no fault of his own, ends up barricaded in a liquor store with five other people on Christmas Eve in the fictitious town of El Camino, NV.

Insights

IMDb4.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users45%
Director: Don JonGenres: Comedy, Holiday

Plot Summary

A recently released convict named Larry is determined to reunite with his estranged daughter for Christmas. However, his plans take an unexpected turn when he's kidnapped by the sons of a mobster he double-crossed, leading to a chaotic and humorous pursuit through the city on Christmas Eve. Larry must use his wits and charm to escape his captors and make it to his daughter's side before it's too late.

Critical Reception

El Camino Christmas received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its humor forced and its plot predictable. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, with many finding the film to be a generic and unfunny holiday comedy that failed to live up to the comedic talents of its cast.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a weak and unoriginal plot that relies too heavily on predictable gags.

  • The comedic performances, while featuring talented actors, often fall flat and lack genuine humor.

  • Despite its holiday setting, the movie fails to capture any festive spirit or heartwarming moments.

Google audience: Google users generally found the movie to be a disappointing and unfunny attempt at a holiday comedy. Many felt the humor was stale and the storyline lacked creativity, leading to a forgettable viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The film's working title was originally 'Christmas Redemption', but it was changed to 'El Camino Christmas' before its release.

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Gimly

Gimly

When it came to _El Camino Christmas_, I liked the cast, sans Tim Allen, and I even kind of liked the movie. I think I was just a little disappointed after how much I **loved** its trailer. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to ...