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I wasn't sure what to expect but I'm glad I pulled the trigger on this one. It's got a little bit of everything, fratty humor, pop-culture humor, absurdity, romance, drug trips, dildos, and even a little darkness amongst the sunny tropical vibes.

This is the perfect choice when you want to relax and watch something where you don't need to think too hard. Just sit back, crack a couple cold brews and enjoy the ride!

When I first saw previews of this movie, I thought it looked like a piece of crap that I would never see.

Surprisingly, I had friends who said it was good, funny, and recommended it. I trusted these friends' opinions, so I thought I would give it a shot.

Yuck! What a horrible disappointment. I like dark comedies, and I am not put off by bad language or general hostility. What I am put off by, however, is dumb movies with silly, contrived dialogue and story lines and zero-dimensional characters. Nothing in the movie was realistic or made any sense. Like someone as hot as Lauren Graham would fall for a pathetic old Santa, just because of her "santa fetish". Please.

There were some funny moments, especially involving the little black elf. But even his antics became tiresome after a while.

Just stay away from this movie. Don't end up like me, wondering "Why the hell did I waste my time watching that forgettable nonsense" as the credits rolled.

First off, let me just say that I am extremely open minded when it comes to film, and I can find enjoyment in just about anything. I typically despise Hollywood derivative nonsense. Also, I can appreciate French movies, such as Amelie, Delicatessen, and City of Lost Children.

This movie starts out promisingly enough. You know you're in for something unique and different, and the animation style is very nice to look at.

But after the first 10 minutes or so, the movie has already run the course. The once beautiful animation just gets annoying, as you realize that the "story" is meaningless. Scenes that were once cute an inventive just repeat themselves over and over and make you hate them. The arrogant French smugness of it all becomes overbearing, and the useless characters turn into a huge bore.

My anger toward this movie was only exacerbated by imagining the praise it received. For anyone who says that Hollywood or Disney should learn from this movie, I respectfully disagree. I can't imagine a stream of movies as pointless and un-funny as this one.

Don't believe the hype, folks. If you are easily entertained by shiny objects, then maybe this is for you. Otherwise, if you like movies with interesting characters and story lines, then stand clear of this overrated French stinker.