Review of Happy Christmas (2014) by Erin F — 15 Nov 2014

I've never seen a two-year-old kid act this well.

Also, the movie is fine .

This review of Happy Christmas (2014) was written by Erin F on 15 Nov 2014.

Happy Christmas has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Nick R (843) on 06 Jun 2015

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By Marina A (78) on 04 Jan 2015

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