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I hadn't seen this one before but when I saw it had two Cheers stars back together I knew I had to give it a watch. I'm glad I did as it was a lot of fun.
- chiefsequatchie
- 17 nov 2018
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- Harbinger_3781
- 15 mar 2016
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This movie relies heavily on exaggerated extremes for humor. Alex is a rigid realist with no room for video games or Santa Clause. Her father is worse, if that's possible. He has never heard of tact. In fact he seems bound and determined to offend Peter and his family from the start. Meanwhile Peter's father is actually Santa Claus.
Much of the movie is the Claus family's frivolity vs the Spencers' judgmentalism. It makes for a lot of fun situations. Throw in efforts to hide the secret. I wish Alex's dad wasn't SO mean. I find it hard to laugh when I want to throw something sharp and lethal at one of the characters.
In this type of movie, acting is hard to judge. George Wendt and Shelley Long play their parts well even when some silliness is required. Kassia Warshawski has moments, good and bad, but mostly good. Lucas Bryant has some awful moments, especially when he gets nervously excited.
Don't go by my rating. Alex's dad ruined it for me and this type of humor isn't my favorite.
Much of the movie is the Claus family's frivolity vs the Spencers' judgmentalism. It makes for a lot of fun situations. Throw in efforts to hide the secret. I wish Alex's dad wasn't SO mean. I find it hard to laugh when I want to throw something sharp and lethal at one of the characters.
In this type of movie, acting is hard to judge. George Wendt and Shelley Long play their parts well even when some silliness is required. Kassia Warshawski has moments, good and bad, but mostly good. Lucas Bryant has some awful moments, especially when he gets nervously excited.
Don't go by my rating. Alex's dad ruined it for me and this type of humor isn't my favorite.
- Jackbv123
- 9 nov 2020
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We thought it was a quirky fun Christmas movie missing one thing. Where's the reindeer?
- bachristoferson
- 7 dic 2019
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The main draw of this TV movie is really the fact that 'Cheers' stars Shelley Long and George Wendt reunite in it.
But actually this is worth watching without that detail, because a decent story is being told. Yes, it's a little predictable, and it's certainly more than a little cheesy, but it's well meaning, and hey- it's a Christmas film.
I enjoyed this far more than I thought I would, and that's because of the performances that were given by the actors, who try their best to rise above the sentiment that can sometimes clog films like this.
If you're in need of a 'Cheers' reunion, this could be the place to go.
But actually this is worth watching without that detail, because a decent story is being told. Yes, it's a little predictable, and it's certainly more than a little cheesy, but it's well meaning, and hey- it's a Christmas film.
I enjoyed this far more than I thought I would, and that's because of the performances that were given by the actors, who try their best to rise above the sentiment that can sometimes clog films like this.
If you're in need of a 'Cheers' reunion, this could be the place to go.
- studioAT
- 6 ene 2017
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"Merry In-Laws" is a TV film made in Canada for the 2012 Christmas season. It's a fantasy and comedy romance that's mostly goofy while taking pokes at science. The plot isn't original - the son of Santa Claus, Peter, is in the real world and plans to get married. Alex and her parents need to meet his parents.
Oh, yes. Alex is a single mom who has a cute little boy - another established trait for many of these holiday films. But this film is a little fuzzy on her son's father. Her dad, Steven (played by Greg Lawson), is a scientist and mentions something about her attending a Stephen Hawking program when she was just 18 - against his wishes, where she apparently became pregnant.
There's very little plot and not much acting in this fantasy fiasco. Lucas Bryant, who pays Peter, spends much of his screen time tongue-tied and making goofy faces. George Wendt and Shelley Long as Mr. and Claus are mostly silly. Alex's mom, Joyce (played by Barb Mitchell), is a frustrated psychologist married to the science airhead Steven. Steven and Joyce too are silly in much of their roles.
One could tell this movie wasn't intended for family viewing right away. Peter and Alex are living and sleeping together, with her son in her home, even before they are engaged. This film is mostly a goofy hodgepodge with nothing to recommend it.
Oh, yes. Alex is a single mom who has a cute little boy - another established trait for many of these holiday films. But this film is a little fuzzy on her son's father. Her dad, Steven (played by Greg Lawson), is a scientist and mentions something about her attending a Stephen Hawking program when she was just 18 - against his wishes, where she apparently became pregnant.
There's very little plot and not much acting in this fantasy fiasco. Lucas Bryant, who pays Peter, spends much of his screen time tongue-tied and making goofy faces. George Wendt and Shelley Long as Mr. and Claus are mostly silly. Alex's mom, Joyce (played by Barb Mitchell), is a frustrated psychologist married to the science airhead Steven. Steven and Joyce too are silly in much of their roles.
One could tell this movie wasn't intended for family viewing right away. Peter and Alex are living and sleeping together, with her son in her home, even before they are engaged. This film is mostly a goofy hodgepodge with nothing to recommend it.
- SimonJack
- 13 ene 2019
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- inspectors71
- 16 dic 2019
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This film is a delight. Shelley Long Reunites with her "Cheers" co- star George Wendt in this Christmas Theme Film. What is perfect is that they play Mr & Mrs Santa Claus.
There is something so special about a "Santa Claus" theme that I will be a huge sucker for.
This is an above average TV-Movie. In this film: A recently engaged woman plans a get-together so her parents can meet her fiancé's family. It turns out that his parents are Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Lots of fun and has a pure heart. Family safe. Bake some cookies and watch together.
There is something so special about a "Santa Claus" theme that I will be a huge sucker for.
This is an above average TV-Movie. In this film: A recently engaged woman plans a get-together so her parents can meet her fiancé's family. It turns out that his parents are Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Lots of fun and has a pure heart. Family safe. Bake some cookies and watch together.
- Christmas-Reviewer
- 24 ago 2016
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Nice enough for be moving. first for the eccentric option for George Wendt for Mr. Claus, a bad idea as hypothesis, an admirable result at the end. second - adorable performance of Shelley Long. not the last, the ordinary ingredients for a Christmas movie who, in this case, are more seductive. a film who reminds not exactly the spirit of Christmas but its mark on the family spirit. and this is more than a significant virtue.
- Kirpianuscus
- 24 dic 2017
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- mark.waltz
- 18 dic 2019
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Acting quality: 0/10. The female lead is fairly skilled but each other actor did horrific. Worse acting skills than a school play
Script: 0/10. Extremely cheesy, ruins the generally accepted story of Santa, absolute garbage.
Editing: 0/10. This movie looks like it was edited on iMovie.
The horrible effects, random outbursts of terrible singing, and middle aged, beardless Santa wrap this movie up like into the worst Christmas movie I have ever witnessed. Whoever filmed this movie needs to go back to college because the angles, the ANGLES, are horrible. Anyone with good taste in movies would agree with me.
Script: 0/10. Extremely cheesy, ruins the generally accepted story of Santa, absolute garbage.
Editing: 0/10. This movie looks like it was edited on iMovie.
The horrible effects, random outbursts of terrible singing, and middle aged, beardless Santa wrap this movie up like into the worst Christmas movie I have ever witnessed. Whoever filmed this movie needs to go back to college because the angles, the ANGLES, are horrible. Anyone with good taste in movies would agree with me.
- raeganecash
- 19 dic 2024
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- SanteeFats
- 30 nov 2014
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It's just plain good old new fashioned Christmas hokum. Don't start this movie with any preconceived notions. I did--and it wasn't a good idea. Allow the fun of a Christmas fantasy to take you out even just for a little while into a world of real make believe. Don't make of it something that it never intended to be in the first place. BUT, if you are uncertain of your ability to separate reality from fantasity, you probably ought not watch this. But if you can, there will be more than a few moments of amusement--no great belly laffs but a lot of fun nevertheless.
- gasket360
- 10 ene 2022
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This was cute, funny, and a nice romance. It was interesting to see Lucas Bryant in a more light=hearted role. Lately he has been playing the sullen, strong, silent type. Shelly Long was way over the top in my opinion, but I couldn't help laughing. Also there were a few truly badly behaved, even hateful characters in this one which added some tension to the comedy.
- rebekahrox
- 19 nov 2020
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