Saving Christmas
Saving Christmas

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Saving Christmas

2017
Movie
88 min
English

A young boy, Danny, tries to prove the existence of Santa by using his intelligence and gadgets. He and his trusted group go on an intense journey to find the truth of Santa.

Insights

IMDb1.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes1%
Metacritic8
Google Users78%
Director: Darren DoaneGenres: Comedy, Family, Holiday

Plot Summary

Kirk Cameron stars as Christian, a man who has lost his Christmas spirit and believes the holiday is all about presents and commercialism. His sister, Elizabeth, and her husband, Mark, try to remind him of the true meaning of Christmas. Through a series of flashbacks and humorous situations, Christian is guided to rediscover the joy and spiritual significance of the holiday.

Critical Reception

Saving Christmas was widely panned by critics and audiences alike. It is frequently cited as one of the worst films ever made, with particular criticism directed at its acting, writing, and perceived heavy-handed religious messaging. The film holds exceptionally low scores on review aggregation sites.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is criticized for its poor production values and disjointed narrative.

  • Many reviewers found the acting to be wooden and the dialogue uninspired.

  • The overt religious messaging was seen by many as preachy and off-putting.

Google audience: Google users' reviews indicate a polarized reception. While a significant portion of users found the film's message inspiring and a positive reminder of the true meaning of Christmas, others found it to be poorly made, overly preachy, and lacking in entertainment value.

Fun Fact

Despite its overwhelmingly negative critical reception and being a box office disappointment, Kirk Cameron, a devout Christian, has defended the film, stating that it was made with good intentions to promote Christian values.

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