Typical Christmas Movie

Rating: 6/10 (11 December 2003)

This movie had all of the usual formulas of a Christmas movie; all the redeeming qualities. However, unless you have to take the kids to see a movie, don't see this. It isn't worth it.
The movie is well casted, however, and Will Ferrel made it. He was the only reason why I liked it at all: "You're sitting on a throne of lies!" And James Caan is always a great choice, but being that it is a typical Christmas movie, if you want to get into the holiday cheer, see something worth while.
And one more question. Why, oh, why did Jon Favreau direct this. He has so much more talent than to go this far and direct a holiday kids movie. Jon, why?
5/10