Christmas Break-In
Christmas Break-In

Christmas Break-In

2018Movie87 minEnglish

Izzy is an energetic 9-year-old. Overscheduled and running late, Izzy's parents can't pick her up on-time the last day of school before Christmas break. A blizzard complicates the matter, but not as much as a pair of bad guys who are freezing in an ice cream truck. The school's janitor is kidnapped by the intruders, and it's up to Izzy to save the day.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Dustin RikertGenres: Family, Comedy, Holiday

Plot Summary

A young girl, Izzy, gets accidentally left behind at a department store on Christmas Eve. While trying to find her way home, she encounters a trio of thieves who are also trapped in the store. Izzy must use her wits and courage to outsmart the criminals and make it home for Christmas.

Critical Reception

Christmas Break-In received a generally lukewarm reception, primarily noted as a straightforward family-friendly holiday film. Critics often pointed to its predictable plot and reliance on familiar tropes, while audiences appreciated its lighthearted tone and festive spirit.

What Reviewers Say

  • A predictable but harmless holiday caper suitable for young children.
  • Lacks originality but delivers on basic Christmas movie cheer.
  • Features a young protagonist who demonstrates bravery against a simple villainous threat.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in a real department store, adding to the authenticity of the setting.

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r96sk

r96sk

I wanted to like this, if only for Danny Glover's sake, but I couldn't - it's bad. <em>'Christmas Break-In'</em> is a borderline <em>'Home Alone'</em> rip-off, especially with how it sets up the plot - it kinda goes its own way by the en...