Review of Deck the Halls (2006) by Kevin P — 14 Dec 2014

(14%).

An empty (in more days than one) direct-to-video festive offering from the bowels of Hollywood that features both Danny DeVito and Matthew Broderick paying off their own personal Christmas bills as they goof around for our "enjoyment". This borders one of those god-awful daytime made for TV Christmas movies, but only here there's a touch more cash in the coffers, and a degree more talent involved, so it runs a little smother making this possible to watch without giving up on it after thirty or so seconds. The script is a bit of a mess, with a simple concept of neighbours trying to out do each other through excessive outdoor lights being awkwardly told through characters that are unlikeable, one dimensional, and annoying. Even if this isn't 100% dire, it's still a below acceptable effort.