8-Bit Christmas
HBO Max | Release Date (Streaming): November 24, 2021 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
66
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Generally favorable reviews based on 5 Critic Reviews
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2
Mixed:
2
Negative:
1
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88
Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperDec 1, 2021
The fantastically nostalgic, consistently funny, mischief-laden and genuinely touching 8-Bit Christmas (now on HBO Max) reminds me of A Christmas Story — with a touch of the storytelling device employed in A Princess Bride. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesMichael OrdoñaNov 24, 2021
It’s a surprise contender for Best Christmas Movie of the last several years. Read full review
60
Screen RantSarah Bea MilnerDec 3, 2021
8-Bit Christmas has a lot of heart, but the comedy struggles to stand out in a marketplace full of similar, established, holiday feature classics. Regardless, it offers enough of a unique spin on the genre to satisfy audiences — especially millennials. Read full review
60
The New York TimesCalum MarshNov 24, 2021
When it isn’t fawning over roller rinks, “Goonies” posters, and Casio watches, 8 Bit Christmas (streaming on HBO Max) is a warm and refreshingly earnest holiday comedy. Read full review
38
RogerEbert.comNick AllenNov 24, 2021
8-Bit Christmas may have a more grounded approach to gamer culture than you'd expect, but it’s constantly beat by its own limited imagination. Read full review
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