Deck the Halls

Name: Deck the Halls
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: November 22, 2006
Duration: 93 min
Rating: 28
Cast: Danny DeVito, Kristin Chenoweth, Matthew Broderick

2006

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Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: November 22, 2006 | PG

Starring: Danny DeVito, Kristin Chenoweth, Matthew Broderick

Summary: Deck the Halls is a family comedy about one-upsmanship, jealousy, clashing neighbors, home decoration -- and the true spirit of the holidays. (20th Century Fox)

Director: John Whitesell

Genre(s): Comedy, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 93 min

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Kyle Smith

It is a better option than the third "Santa Clause." Read full review

Ella Taylor

Though DeVito and Chenoweth bring a rough plebeian charm to the proceedings, it's nothing short of tragic to see the great Ferris Bueller relegated to grimacing straight man. Read full review

Owen Gleiberman

In this year's lump of coal, Matthew Broderick is the control freak who lives for toasty yuletide cheer, and Danny DeVito is the vulgar pest who wants his holiday lights seen from space. The dueling-neighbor crankfest is blah. Read full review

Stephen Hunter

I literally did not count a single laugh in the whole aimless schlep, except for the hucksters who made it, on their way to the bank. Read full review

Ty Burr

The saddest part is that "Deck" wastes four comic talents ranging from the near-genius (Matthew Broderick, Danny DeVito) to the inspired (Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth ) to the charming (Kristin Davis of "Sex and the City"). Read full review

James Berardinelli

When it comes to comedy, Deck the Halls is remarkably tedious. Read full review

Michael Sragow

There isn't an earned moment of uplift or laughter in the movie. Everything in it is prefab. Read full review

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MsMia

Dec 3, 2011

The cast is so awesome in this movie! The jokes are so savage and I just L.O.V.E. every part of this movie, it is one of those films that you can just watch over and over and not get bored! An awesome movie that really puts you in the mood for Santa to come!

12 of 14 users found this helpful122

AmazingWatch

Dec 4, 2011

I love this movie it really puts you in the Christmas spirit. This is so amazing and has loads of up and down moments when you end up laughing out load at those two fools! This movie boasts an amazing cast with a fantastic story line and such funny moments. Matthew Brodrick is amazing andI love this movie it really puts you in the Christmas spirit. This is so amazing and has loads of up and down moments when you end up laughing out load at those two fools! This movie boasts an amazing cast with a fantastic story line and such funny moments. Matthew Brodrick is amazing and you really have to watch this one guys!… Expand

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MovieMadness

Dec 3, 2011

This is such an amazing movie, we really did love this movie here. The film has such a true story line, with an amazing cast and so many laugh-out-loud moments that are going to have you and your family rocking around the Christmas tree!

16 of 18 users found this helpful162

Elad

Nov 26, 2006

What the hey! It's a zany Christmas movie and you'll enjoy it if you enjoy zany Christmas movies. Predictable but in a good sort of way.

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Steprock

Dec 13, 2021

Good premise, but it steps on all its own jokes. It plays serious music and fades to black when it should insert a quick reaction, a follow-up joke, then cut to something else.

By the time the ending rolls around, you'll either be in a jolly mood and tolerate it or you'll be checking yourGood premise, but it steps on all its own jokes. It plays serious music and fades to black when it should insert a quick reaction, a follow-up joke, then cut to something else.

By the time the ending rolls around, you'll either be in a jolly mood and tolerate it or you'll be checking your watch. It's not a classic.… Expand

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Zilcell

Nov 28, 2011

Unlike Christmas with the Kranks, this movie has lame jokes and the story is an incredible mess. There is not a lot to reccommend. Little charm or fun in this holiday movie.

1 of 18 users found this helpful117

Draxx420

Dec 26, 2020

This is perhaps the worst Christmas film ever made. Not once in the unbearable 2 hours did I laugh or even smile ( except when it was comprehending just what I was exactly watching).all these 10 star reviews must be sarcastic as unless you are 5 years old or younger you WILL hate this film.This is perhaps the worst Christmas film ever made. Not once in the unbearable 2 hours did I laugh or even smile ( except when it was comprehending just what I was exactly watching).all these 10 star reviews must be sarcastic as unless you are 5 years old or younger you WILL hate this film. The worst way to spend your Christmas and such a waste of good talent… Expand

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