Christmas With The Kranks Movie Review

Director: Joe Roth

Writer(s): John Grisham & Chris Columbus

Starring: Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd



Is there anybody out there who believe that as movie fans we should expect a hell of a lot more quality from stars Jamie Lee Curtis (Halloween, Freaky Friday, & My Girl), and Dan Aykroyd (Ghostbusters, The Blues Brothers, & Trading Places). I know that we have come to expect movies like this from former television star Tim Allen (The Santa Clause) but as far as Curtis and Aykroyd go we should just not be receiving such a terrible movie.

The movie basis itself around a married couple who's only daughter is supposed to not be home for Christmas this year, as a result they decide to take a trip. This seems like a perfectly human scenario and something that should never really be the business of other people, however the over the top terribly acted community that these two live in finds themselves at war with the Krank's as they attempt to skip Christmas.

Now I know this might seem like I am spoiling this terrible movie for you but guess what? In the end they are surprised when the daughter says she is actually going to come home for Christmas....OH MY!!!! Who did not see that whopper of a twist coming? Oh better yet somehow the Krank's decide to try and hide their vacation from their daughter and make Christmas as it always ahs been in a matter of hours. Sorry to spoilt the plot for everyone but I am sure if you have watched the trailer then you have pretty much watched the entire movie as it is anyways.

Christmas With The Kranks should be put to rest for all of eternity and should never be watched during the holiday season.

My Rating: 8%