Christmas Do-Over (2006) (TV)

Director:

Catherine Cyran

Writers (WGA):

Trevor Reed Cristow (written by) &
Jacqueline David (written by)

Release Date:

16 December 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family | Fantasy

Plot:

Plot Keywords:

Holiday | Christmas | Divorce

Cast

Jay Mohr	...	Kevin
Daphne Zuniga	...	Jill
David Millbern	...	Todd
Adrienne Barbeau	...	Trudi
Tim Thomerson	...	Arthur
Logan Grove	...	Ben
Ruta Lee	...	Granny Conlon
Nathan Webnar	...	Short Man
Christopher Brown	...	Little Boy
Blaine Ross	...	Little Boy's Father
Zach Cumer	...	Kid on the Street
Michael J. Gaeta	...	Santa
Jack Axelrod	...	Elderly Neighbor
Jacob Chambers	...	Jesus Henderson
Sonia Izzolena	...	Mary Henderson (as Sonia McDancer)

Also Known As:

Christmas Every Day (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG for rude and suggestive humor, and language.

Runtime:

USA:90 min (DVD)

Country:

USA

Language:

English | English

Color:

Color | Color (HDCAM)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Certification:

USA:PG

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Company:

ABC Family

Very Good

Sure, we've seen Ground Hog's Day before, but isn't it always a case of the "Emperor's New Clothing." The casting is great. Jay Mohr is acerbic, endearing and flat out funny! Daphne Zuniga is always a treat. And great to see supporting cast with Tim Thomerson and Adrienne Barbeau. Again, you've seen it before, this time more funny! The blend between humor and drama (there are moments between Jay and Daphne that have you in tears laughing, then crying). Kudos to ABC Family for not giving us the same, saccharine sweet, dramatic Christmas movie we see every year. Definitely better than everything I have seen this year (did you see "Deck the Halls" which requires paid admission). Save your money and tune in. This one has attitude. All and All a 9/10. Well done!