Jingle All the Way

I just looked at the rating and wow, a 4.6 is kind of low in my opinion. I thought this film was the perfect family film. It obviously does not measure up to the standards of Home Alone or any of those classic puppet Christmas Films, but this film is good in its own way. Howard goes to get his son the Turbo Man action figure only to realize it is the hottest selling toy of the Christmas Season. The events that Howard goes through to get his son the simple figure seem drastic and unreal, but it is a movie here, and most of all- for the kids. The scenes he is in involving him and Myron battle for the one toy are hilarious, there is definitely a Christmas feeling in this film, Phil Hartman is excellent as the bachelor Tad, and most of all: There is snow. Throughout the entire film, the father Howard (aside from trying to get the Turbo Man figure) has an inner struggle with himself concerning the promises he has made to his family- and he eventually does his best to keep his promises.

This doesn't seem like an Arnold film, but than again neither did Junior. This film should teach you a lesson though. Don't wait til the last minute to buy the years hottest toy! Funny characters and Arnies one liners are enough for everyone to like it.

It's rare that my opinion diverges completely from the majority of critics and the public but here we are. I adore this film. I find it hilarious from start to finish. I love the cast, I love the silliness, I love Arnie of course. It's completely ridiculous and doesn't pretend to be anything else. Without a shadow of a doubt, my favourite Christmas film.

Jingle All The Way is neither the best or worst Christmas themed comedy. However, the film is totally ridiculous and over the top, it is a fairly wholesome and clean holiday fun for the whole family. It also is a comment on mass consumer Christmas frenzy, which shows the true meaning of Christmas...insanity. And Jingle All The Way is pretty insane, with Arnold going Power Ranger, fighting Sinbad and beating up bad santas with a giant candy cane. While this film is pretty corny and cheesy, it is also totally insane. My main man Arnie is up for the task and really gets into his role here. I don't think any other major action star could have pulled this off, but Arnold does and is hilarious here. Jingle All The Way is a guilty pleasure for me, but unlike a lot of crap that gets released during the holiday season, this is one film you won't forget.

Lots of laughs, physical comedy and heart. Not the most intelligent humor but will have adults and children alike chuckling aloud. (P.S. - watch with subtitles so you don't miss out on some very funny dialogue I'd missed in previous viewings)