Review of Happy Christmas (2014) by John M — 04 Jan 2015

Joe Swanberg can basically do no wrong, but this movie doesn't quite reach the greatness that was Drinking Buddies.

This review of Happy Christmas (2014) was written by John M on 04 Jan 2015.

Happy Christmas has generally received mixed reviews.

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