The Night Before the Night Before Christmas
When Santa sets off on his Christmas duties a day early, crashes into the Fox family's house, ends up with amnesia and loses his magic sack of presents, he needs help! But the Fox family are a modern and broken family. Can they help him? The parents are preoccupied with work and the kids aren't very festive. But it's up to them to help Santa find his magical bag of toys and the clock is ticking or Christmas will be ruined. Forced to set their own problems aside and work together the Fox family rediscover how much they enjoy being together and realise that maybe they need to reprioritise their lives. The Night Before The Night Before Christmas is a crazy Christmas fantasy for all the family, brimming with festive spirit.
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Plot Summary
When Santa Claus's son, Kris Kringle Jr., goes on strike just days before Christmas, it's up to a group of unlikely heroes to save the holiday. They must convince Kris to return to work and ensure that children worldwide receive their presents on time. Along the way, they encounter humorous obstacles and learn the true meaning of Christmas spirit.
Critical Reception
This made-for-television holiday film received a mixed reception, generally seen as a lighthearted, family-friendly offering with a predictable plot. While some appreciated its festive spirit and nostalgic feel, others found its execution to be somewhat simplistic and its humor a bit hit-or-miss.
What Reviewers Say
- A charming, if slightly unoriginal, holiday tale.
- The film offers a fun, festive viewing experience for families.
- Some viewers found the plot predictable and the humor less effective than intended.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this film are scarce, but general sentiment indicates it's a light and festive movie suitable for family viewing around the holidays, though it doesn't stand out as a particularly unique or memorable Christmas film.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by Jim Wynorski, known for his prolific work in low-budget genre films, often for direct-to-video release.
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