WARNING:DO NOT WATCH THIS...
...while you are eating. I did and I almost choked to death twice from laughing so hard!. seriously, I can't remember when I laughed so hard so much. the first hour of this film was almost non-stop laughs. then, after the fist hour it abruptly shifts gears toward the dramatic. it has to do this in order to deliver it's message. I'm not complaining because I really needed the break from laughing. my throat was actually starting to hurt. the chemistry between vince and reese is tangible and serves to enhance this well written and directed holiday comedy. john favreau stole every scene he was in. mary steenburgen proves you can be sexy(very) over 50. really my only complaint was that it was too short, clocking in at about 80 minutes before the credits. It doesn't even get too over the top sappy at the end...rather just the right amount of sappiness to make you feel good and end on a smile. recommend to watch along with "home for the holidays" every holiday season. just don't watch it while you are eating.
"Boys, I don't want to speak ill of your mother on Christmas, but she's nothing but a common street whore"