Christmas With The Kranks reviews (2004)

Christmas With The Kranks

2004

Overall rating: 3 out of 5

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After faithfully and happily celebrating Christmas their entire lives, and with their daughter Blair in Peru to serve a stint in the Peace Corps, Luther and Nora Krank are facing the prospect of a very lonely holiday. One blustery Chicago night, Luther glances longingly at an alluring poster in a travel agency window and pictures himself and Nora basking in the glow of the sun on a Caribbean cruise. Though Nora is at first reluctant about going away for the holidays, she soon warms up to the idea. But when their neighbors find out, they are aghast, especially local busybody Vic Frohmeyer. To make matters worse, Luther refuses to put his illuminated Frosty the Snowman on his rooftop. Hemlock Street is famous for it and has won numerous contests sponsored by the local newspaper. The battle of wits between the Kranks and their neighbors quickly escalates, threatening the harmony of the community and, yes, the spirit of Christmas itself. Then, without warning, Luther and Nora get a call from Blair. She is coming home for Christmas after all and now the Kranks have less than twenty-four hours to get themselves and all the families on Hemlock Street back in the proper Christmas spirit.

Christmas With The Kranks details

Format:	PG DVD
Starring:	Jamie Lee Curtis, Julie Gonzalo, Felicity Huffman, Elizabeth Franz, M. Emmet Walsh, Caroline Rhea, Dan Aykroyd, Tim Allen
Director:	Joe Roth
Genre:	Comedy - Family, Romantic
Studio:	SONY PICTURES HOME ENTERTAINMENT

DVD 1 disc

Name	Discs
Christmas With The Kranks	PG Feature

DVD Information

Run time:	1 hour 35 minutes
Rental release:	14 Nov 2005
Main languages:	English, English Audio Description
Subtitles:	Dutch, English, Hindi
Hearing impaired subtitles:	English

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harmless fun

By darren roffey from trowbridge , 19 Dec 2005

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this christmas you could do a lot worse than watch this one. only 90 mins long so wont bore even the strongest anti chrimbo viewer. has its funny moments and generally just reminds everyone what the festive period is all about.so much better than all the guff on the tv this christmas. great for the littluns and grown ups so give it a go
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Disappointing Christmas 'Comedy'

By kellerman (14 reviews) from Harrogate , 14 Jan 2013

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Thought we'd give this a try as love christmas comedy's such as the classic Grizwold's Christmas Vacation. Christmas with the Kranks was only barely watchable. I guess it's easy viewing but the humour was a bit too stupid and not too funny. Actually turned off before the end.
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FANTASTIC FEEL-GOOD FESTIVE MOVIE!

By a customer , 22 Nov 2012

I know a lot of 'humbugs' have given this movie a bad review but I simply do not agree! Have a look-see and judge for yourselves. I love this film and Jamie Lee Curtis along with Tim Allen is just a delight. The couple decide to skip xmas when their daughter leaves home to the disgust of their neighbours then at the last minute their daughter calls to say she's coming home. I know the plot may sound mediocre but the movie is far from it. It is a heart warming movie with plenty of laughs, wouldn't be xmas in our house without it. If your full of Christmas spirit then I'm sure you will love it! :)
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Full of christmas fun and cheer.

By mickymonroe (3 reviews) , 10 Oct 2012

Full of christmas cheer, very funny and warm hearted. If you like the Santa Clause film, you will love this. Great leads make it even better. Love it.
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Christmas with the Kranks

By a customer from Chatham , 29 Apr 2009

Nice family movie about two parents who decide to go away for christmas on holiday
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By a customer from Surrey , 08 Apr 2009

An Ok Christmas movie but a bit of a disappointment. Some funny moments but not that many. The usual Christmas fare e.g. decorating the house for Christmas. I did not really like Jamie Lee Curtis's role - found her rather annoying.
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