Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Kerry Bishé | ... | Sharon Fitzgerald | |
Edward Burns | ... | Gerry Fitzgerald | |
Heather Burns | ... | Erin Fitzgerald | |
Marsha Dietlein | ... | Dottie Fitzgerald (as Marsha Dietlein Bennett) | |
Caitlin FitzGerald | ... | Connie Fitzgerald (as Caitlin Fitzgerald) | |
Anita Gillette | ... | Rosie Fitzgerald | |
Tom Guiry | ... | Cyril Fitzgerald | |
Ed Lauter | ... | Jim Fitzgerald | |
Michael McGlone | ... | Quinn Fitzgerald | |
Nick Sandow | ... | Corey | |
Noah Emmerich | ... | FX | |
Connie Britton | ... | Nora | |
Joyce Van Patten | ... | Mrs. McGowan | |
Dara Coleman | ... | JJ | |
Brian d'Arcy James | ... | Skippy (as Brian D'Arcy James) |
The adult siblings of the Fitzgerald family prepare for their estranged father to return home for Christmas for the first time since he walked out on his family 20 years ago.
With such an awful title I watched this expecting the usual safe and predictable Christmas movie. In fact in some ways it is quite a bizarre Christmas movie. There are some adult themes, a bit of sex and plenty of swearing.
It is quite a hard film to get into as there are so many characters. My head was spinning each scene as more and more are added. However against the odds this just adds to the unique charm of this movie. The acting is good throughout, the writing is crisp and there are plenty of light moments to offset the serious issues raised.
I watched this with my wife and we both enjoyed it and if you're prepared for a slightly strange but enjoyable Christmas film then this is for you.