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Ncs241Dec 5, 2022

Know it is stupid to get upset over "critics" opinions on anything. Especially when their careers are just them farming for hate clicks with maximum condescension.
Wanted to write a review despite never doing so just to support this filmKnow it is stupid to get upset over "critics" opinions on anything. Especially when their careers are just them farming for hate clicks with maximum condescension.
Wanted to write a review despite never doing so just to support this film against those being negative for the sake of being negative. It's does exactly what it promises in the trailers. if you like extremely cheesy action movies, you'll probably have fun. That's all there is to it. Has flaws, isn't doing anything new, but it knows it's inspirations well enough to make it competent in my opinion. I Will definitely be adding it on the rotation of holiday films to throw in the background with friends.
As unlikely as it is, there was enough there that I wouldn't mind a sequel. David Harbour was fun and honestly I just want a film that is 90% Santa giving lumps to those on the naughty list. So please go see if you have a chance!… Expand

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AlphaRebelDec 3, 2022

Okay this film is a lot more fun then it has any right to be.... I wouldn't say this sets a new bar for action movies or even call it a great movie. That said it is the PERFECT Yule action flick; Disengage your brain, have a few brews, andOkay this film is a lot more fun then it has any right to be.... I wouldn't say this sets a new bar for action movies or even call it a great movie. That said it is the PERFECT Yule action flick; Disengage your brain, have a few brews, and enjoy. There is a plot that isn't THAT plotholey, is genre aware and is delivered with a suitable mix of straight lace and comedic acting that prevents the movie from veering too far into straight up action vs farce, it also "homages" from different movies (die hard 1 and 2 most prominently) but mixes it up enough to not be a rip off / parody. TL;DR - Had fun, worth a watch at xmas.… Expand

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liamexeDec 20, 2022

I enjoyed this film's wide strokes, which included parts of Die Hard, Home Alone, and A Christmas Horror Story. Favorites: Santa Thor, a fierce Nordic warrior. Not so favourites: The actor was miscast as both Trudy, the young girl, and Jason,I enjoyed this film's wide strokes, which included parts of Die Hard, Home Alone, and A Christmas Horror Story. Favorites: Santa Thor, a fierce Nordic warrior. Not so favourites: The actor was miscast as both Trudy, the young girl, and Jason, the father. He was so uninteresting and dull. Though the actor appeared to be closer to nine or ten years old, she initially gave me the unpleasant sensations of a four-year-old. When the action started and she abandoned the toddler schtick, I liked her a lot more. Also, why do heist movies continue to feature massive amounts of cash? Anyway, fantastic fight scenes and fantastically cartoonish bad guys. And David Harbour is always a hit!… Expand

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WatchinMoviesDec 22, 2022

Ok, a bizarre movie with a lot of blood. However, it was a lot of fun, had some Christmas messages (if you can overlook the blood), probably brought a dysfunctional family together, and uplifted Santa Clause himself. Who'd have thunk? All inOk, a bizarre movie with a lot of blood. However, it was a lot of fun, had some Christmas messages (if you can overlook the blood), probably brought a dysfunctional family together, and uplifted Santa Clause himself. Who'd have thunk? All in all we'd rate it "if you can stand the excess blood then give it a watch."… Expand

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alanpotter17Dec 19, 2022

O filme não se leva a sério, é daqueles filmes que mistura comédia com terror, e claro, muitas e muitas conveniências do roteiro, tornando-o genérico demais.
Na verdade, o que mais gostei do filme é que preservou a magia do Natal, deu umaO filme não se leva a sério, é daqueles filmes que mistura comédia com terror, e claro, muitas e muitas conveniências do roteiro, tornando-o genérico demais.
Na verdade, o que mais gostei do filme é que preservou a magia do Natal, deu uma certa áurea infantil em meio a cenas violentas e de muito sangue (a classificação do filme é de 16 anos). Essa ambiguidade ficou diferente, até mesmo um pouco estranha. A comédia, embora apela para a caricatura, não é tão pastelão assim, então não prejudica o saldo. É apenas gostosinho de assistir, com algumas cenas fortes, com uma estranha magia natalina para fugir o pouco do padrão (sem conseguir muito, é verdade) mesmo que tenha certa previsibilidade.… Expand

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soyluisfDec 14, 2022

David Harbour is the definitive Santa Claus in every film, despite for its violence, at the same time, it retains the Christmas spirit like other movies that have become classics.

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bbobby1809Dec 22, 2022

Very fun movie and very gory. Not an amazing movie but very enjoyable. David harbour is amazing as Santa clause.

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TrulyouDec 24, 2022

At the end it was a bit sappy and sentimental, but i loved everything else lol. Santa’s dialogue was pretty funny, and i liked the action.

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Kai82Dec 3, 2022

Not a masterpiece or art but a really entertaining movie. It is an unlikely Christmas movie with action, thriller and comedy elements. The story starts with the real Santa Clause. He is disillusioned and burned out as Christmas is now justNot a masterpiece or art but a really entertaining movie. It is an unlikely Christmas movie with action, thriller and comedy elements. The story starts with the real Santa Clause. He is disillusioned and burned out as Christmas is now just about greed. Be it bigger and bigger present, people just wanting cash and abandoning all the other values of the holiday. However this time will be a Christmas unlike anything else he experienced in over 1000 years he is doing the job. In a secured estate the ruthless and deceptive matriarch Gertrude Lightstone invites her family for the Christmas celebration but other people have more sinister plans. I stop here but if you watched the trailer you know what will happen. The story works and is entertaining. It is like I said not art but it never tries or even needs to be. It is just fun entertainment. I admit that it has a few lengths and not all jokes work (but it hits more than it misses). But overall the package is nice. I must warn you that it is a bit gory. A friend often looked away during some scenes. The action and fights are top notch and fun to watch. The cast is decent to good. Main actor David Harbour is perfectly fitting the role as Santa Clause and action hero with an interesting past. For the others I like Alexis Louder and Alex Hassel who are really good but the hidden gem is Leah Brady. The rest delivers but I have to admit they are a bit too much stereotypical. Especially the antagonist John Leguiazmo who I fully enjoyed I can see hated by others for this. Bonus for Home Alone references and giving a bit to think about the meaning of Christmas. Overall this is a fun no brains movie I recommend. Like I said it is not art but don't needs to be to entertain. Bonus knowledge: If you think the idea for Santa Clause is ridiculous think about the following as he is much under powered in the movie. To archive his feats of bringing all children presents (or coal) in 1 evening he needs powerful magic or time / reality warping powers. He can teleport (through chimneys), is omniscient (To know who was good or bad), can carry probably ten-thousand tons of present, talk to animals, is ageless, never been seen and more. Most superheroes cant match this skill set or power level.… Expand

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bestberto_Dec 2, 2022

I was expecting a laugh and some gore but wasn’t expecting to walk away feeling this happy with it. The film some how blends a heartfelt Christmas story, a satire of Christmas stories, an action movie, a satire of action movies with a touchI was expecting a laugh and some gore but wasn’t expecting to walk away feeling this happy with it. The film some how blends a heartfelt Christmas story, a satire of Christmas stories, an action movie, a satire of action movies with a touch of Home Alone and some hefty gore.

It’s a Christmas movie for the millennials who grew up on Home Alone and just pure entertainment.… Expand

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FilmBro376Dec 18, 2022

Is this a work of art? no. Is this a epic tale of love betrays and trust? no. Is it a fun film to watch? Yes. Generally great fun film worthy of its price and time

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KatalonyDec 20, 2022

It just felt like very well put together , it dint feel forced like most of the new movies leave you feeling. Kinda a fresh ideea on the character of Santa.

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andy_indierockDec 21, 2022

Funny film. Exciting action. Even SFX not bad. Santa Claus really coming to town. Way way better and not boring than stupid Wakanda Forever.

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yankufdanorthDec 24, 2022

This is a fun (not for kids) action xmas movie. It's so silly that's it's good

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manningn15Dec 24, 2022

Violent Night has to be one of the best Christmas movies I've seen in years. David Harbour was definitely never someone I ever thought of to play Santa but his performance was outstanding; I liked the more relatable portrayal of Santa asViolent Night has to be one of the best Christmas movies I've seen in years. David Harbour was definitely never someone I ever thought of to play Santa but his performance was outstanding; I liked the more relatable portrayal of Santa as someone who has problems, who gets depressed, who sees how the world is realistically, and isn't just all jolly and happy but still has that jollyness and David Harbour portrayed all that perfectly. Beverly D'Angelo, Leah Brady, Edi Patterson, and Alexis Louder gave great supporting performances. The costumes especially Santa's suit was excellent. The makeup and hairstyling was superb especially on David Harbour. Definitely would love a sequel.… Expand

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BeardedYodaDec 12, 2022

Violent Night is not an example of masterclass filmmaking, but it is a pretty fun movie to watch for the holiday season. This film is violent, goofy, cheezy, stupid, and at times surprisingly endearing. The movie is nothing spectacular, butViolent Night is not an example of masterclass filmmaking, but it is a pretty fun movie to watch for the holiday season. This film is violent, goofy, cheezy, stupid, and at times surprisingly endearing. The movie is nothing spectacular, but it's a fun time if you're in a Christmassy mood and want to see some good old fashion dumb violence.… Expand

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GRiMRpRDec 21, 2022

An excelent movie. Not bad acting, great effects, good music, beautiful. Congrats!

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Bluesteel21bDec 3, 2022

This is an instant Christmas classic. This movie will be on my yearly Christmas list of movies to watch going forward. It is up there with die hard, bad Santa, Home Alone 1 and 2, jingle, all the Way, elf, so on and so forth. You can describeThis is an instant Christmas classic. This movie will be on my yearly Christmas list of movies to watch going forward. It is up there with die hard, bad Santa, Home Alone 1 and 2, jingle, all the Way, elf, so on and so forth. You can describe this as John Wick, but with Santa Claus and Christmas.… Expand

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BarnyDec 29, 2022

Just entertaining to watch, it won't rock your world but there are good moments and a couple of clichés here and there.

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FreeRunner29Dec 25, 2022

This was a surprisingly good Christmas movie. The acting was top notch, the action was awesome once it got going and the one-liners from everyone were hilarious. It was like John Wick meets Nobody meets every other Christmas movie. A solidThis was a surprisingly good Christmas movie. The acting was top notch, the action was awesome once it got going and the one-liners from everyone were hilarious. It was like John Wick meets Nobody meets every other Christmas movie. A solid combination.… Expand

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LadfromearthDec 3, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fun movie to watch with probably not most of the family, seriously though when I went to the movies I saw a concerning amount children. Parents do not be fooled by Christmas aesthetic this movie it is very gory, which I don’t consider a flaw but you know kids. Ok but to the actual movie, the movie itself is what I would say above average. The story although some plot holes was good. Nothing revolutionary but by no means bad. The action I overall enjoyed and was impressed how they incorporated the Santa magic and Christmas theme. The comedy was stronger in the stunts aspect but the one liners were pretty decent. Acting was overall good with the exception of the small girl in the beginning. (I will go over in nitpick section) Spoiler alert! (What I wish they explored)
There is one thing I wish that I wish was but more explored in the movie but maybe to others it was better left mysterious. I’m talking about the backstory they gave Santa. In the movie he was an ancient warrior wielding skull crusher to pillage and raid. I was hoping that the movie would explore how he turned into Santa and got his powers. Some Nitpicks, still spoilers
In the beginning of the movie when the little girl opened her arms to scream it looked kinda robotic.
When they were doing the home alone reference there was some movie logic with the slingshot not breaking to the weight of a dumbbell heavy enough knock the women down.
The last nitpick I can think of is what happened to Sugar Plum or the woman mercenary that hacked opened the vault. Unless she was killed offscreen there’s still just a mercenary alive. I wouldn’t be surprised if I missed some others who I didn’t see die.

Overall a good movie that was worth the watch.… Expand

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GumdropDec 21, 2022

Die Hard Santa edition, with a side of Home Alone. Not in a bad way. I quite enjoyed it, even if it was maybe 30 minutes too long.

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MetacriticOnurDec 8, 2022

excellent
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possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good.

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teatomDec 28, 2022

I honestly feel bad for the reviewers who couldn't appreciate Violent Night.
Violent Night is, essentially, a beat for beat remake of Die Hard, with Santa as John McClane.
It's that simple. It's that joyful, and it's been made with actorsI honestly feel bad for the reviewers who couldn't appreciate Violent Night.
Violent Night is, essentially, a beat for beat remake of Die Hard, with Santa as John McClane.
It's that simple. It's that joyful, and it's been made with actors that are good enough to have fun with the concept whilst never cheapening the experience, and production and direction that keeps the movie firmly in the 'A' category, when the 'B' movie sensibilities could easily have dragged things down.
In short, the movie is excellent. If you want to watch Die Hard at Christmas and someone says "it's not Christmassy enough" then this is your comeback.
Ho ho ho, indeed!… Expand

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davemelbourne58Dec 3, 2022

Much better than expected, but I went in with low expectations to begin with.
It's a "B" movie, and it wears it's silly predictability on it's sleeve. By that, I mean it's a no-brainer.
Put your brain in nuetral, and enjoy the nice tributeMuch better than expected, but I went in with low expectations to begin with.
It's a "B" movie, and it wears it's silly predictability on it's sleeve. By that, I mean it's a no-brainer.
Put your brain in nuetral, and enjoy the nice tribute to Die Hard, John Wick, Home Alone, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
Everyone involved seems to be enjoying themselves, and it's always fun to "Boo" the bad guys who are torturing an uber-rich family that reminds me a bit of The Royal Gemstones.… Expand

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theoddguyDec 3, 2022

Violent Night is great, but it has an upsetting ending. In my opinion, I think Santa should’ve punched that kid to the ground, shoot the family, show him in 10 years smoking weed and getting laid by Ms. Claus. Good movie though, like the goreViolent Night is great, but it has an upsetting ending. In my opinion, I think Santa should’ve punched that kid to the ground, shoot the family, show him in 10 years smoking weed and getting laid by Ms. Claus. Good movie though, like the gore and blood.… Expand

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Jim222001Feb 6, 2023

Manages to be as heartwarming as it is violent. With an excellent David Harbour as a grumpy Santa. Who is a snobby rich families only hope. When they are taken hostage for the rich mom/grandmother’s money. The movie is under-rated andManages to be as heartwarming as it is violent. With an excellent David Harbour as a grumpy Santa. Who is a snobby rich families only hope. When they are taken hostage for the rich mom/grandmother’s money. The movie is under-rated and like Die Hard but with the snobby family from Knives Out.… Expand