On the 2nd Day of Christmas
Trish and her six-year-old niece, Patsy, make their living by picking pockets. But when they try to take advantage of holiday shoppers with fat wallets, they run into a little snag - a department store security guard named Bert catches them in the act. The store owner wants them arrested, but decides to wait until Christmas is over. To ensure they don't make a run for it, he entrusts their care to Bert. With jail on the horizon, Trish and Patsy are scared for their future. But as the holiday nears its end, it looks as though a budding romance might just save them after all.
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Plot Summary
A wealthy businessman, unhappy with his family's Christmas traditions, decides to kidnap his own children and isolate them with a series of planned activities. His ex-wife, the children's aunt, and an investigative reporter team up to find them. The story follows the ensuing chaos as the businessman tries to force his children to appreciate family values through his own extreme methods.
Critical Reception
The film was a made-for-television movie that received a mixed to generally negative reception from critics, often criticized for its convoluted plot and questionable premise. Audience reception was also lukewarm, with some finding the concept too bizarre for a family film.
What Reviewers Say
- The film's premise is often seen as disturbing and poorly conceived.
- The acting is generally considered adequate but unable to salvage the weak script.
- The movie struggles to balance its comedic ambitions with a dark undertone.
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Fun Fact
Despite being released in 1997, Katt Williams, who plays a small role as a mail carrier, was still a relatively unknown actor at the time and would later become a prominent comedian.
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