Christmas with the Kranks

Every Saturday we do family movie night. Each December we pick different Christmas movies that we haven’t watched yet. Kids are 10 and 14. We chose this one on Amazon prime this year, and it was quite boring for all. Some laughs at silly parts by my 10 year old(when someone fell on snow) but wouldn’t ever choose to watch again. Surprised to see it was made in 2004. Felt more like a 90’s movie.

Saw Christmas With The Kranks when it first hit the theaters. It struck me as kind of dumb, somewhat obnoxious, and highly improbable. My wife and her sister laughed through the enitre movie. My brother-in-law and I looked at each other and shrugged. We didnt get it. I looked around the theater, and found most of those laughing - were women. Their dates were looking as bewildered as us. It was as if the movie was intended as an in-joke for women. A year later, Christmas With The Kranks came out on DVD. I picked up a copy for my wife, and as youd expect, she talked me into watching it with her. I found myself almost liking it. The next evening, with the house to myself - I decided to play it again. I dont even know why. But, it all began to make sense. I could see what my wife, her sister, and all the women in the theater found so funny. It isnt the over-the-top, slapstick of Tim Allen (who I am a fan of). Its the subtle humor of the more true-to-life Jamie Lee Curtis. Shes the perfect foil for Tim Allen. But more than that - shes the unsung STAR of this Christmas comedy. Once I understood that - the movie became very funny for me. Now, its a staple of our Christmas classics viewing.

This movie we watched it with my family every year I had to have it on my collection.

This is honestly a solid movie for background. Let me explain. I do really love this movie, I think its funny and the story isnt boring. Ive seen this plenty of times with my mom amd sisters and when were home doing chores or doing other things wed like, this was the movie we have in the background so its not silent. Its a movie we dont get tired of, so I definitely recommend it!

Love this movie year round. Very funny family movie. Popcorn worthy

This is really a fun movie. It is just as cute as it can be Ive watched it several times and now watch it every Christmas. We watched it as a group with some friends from our church and we just laughed and laughed at is so funny.

You have to watch this at least once each Christmas!

This movie is hilarious from beginning to end! Great family movie. We watch it even when it’s not Christmas time!