A Very Murray Christmas
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 4, 2015
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18

Critic Reviews

  1. Salon
    Reviewed by: Sonia Saraiya
    Dec 11, 2015
    60
    A Very Murray Christmas is ruminating over its own mingled loneliness and disillusionment and occasional flights of whimsy; mostly, it’s busy laughing at its own jokes.
  2. The Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Kristi Turnquist
    Dec 2, 2015
    60
    A Very Murray Christmas is an odd concoction, flavored by holiday blues, but topped by a coating of sparkly tinsel.
  3. The Detroit News
    Reviewed by: Tom Long
    Dec 11, 2015
    58
    The show certainly has plenty of diverse star power--Chris Rock, Amy Poehler and Michael Cera also appear along the way--but its shaggy approach wears thin until Cyrus shows up. Then again, save the best gift for last.
  5. Las Vegas Weekly
    Reviewed by: Josh Bell
    Dec 4, 2015
    50
    Like Murray’s endearing real-life antics, the show was probably loads of fun for the people involved, but the feeling doesn’t necessarily carry over to the viewing audience.
  6. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hank Stuever
    Dec 3, 2015
    50
    The special isn’t as funny or inventive as one might hope. The set-up is cheesily self-aware.
  7. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    Dec 2, 2015
    50
    The result is a show that probably isn’t destined for repeat viewings but provides a few wry moments and even a listenable song or two.

Awards & Rankings

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#77 Most Discussed TV Season of 2015
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#89 Most Shared TV Season of 2015

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User Score
5.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 59
  3. Negative: 23 out of 59
  1. Mazmorrero47
    Dec 5, 2015
    3
    After a promising start, A Very Murray Christmas devolves into a bunch of pointless musical numbers with no real plot. The dialog is deliveredAfter a promising start, A Very Murray Christmas devolves into a bunch of pointless musical numbers with no real plot. The dialog is delivered in a comical fashion, but the jokes are virtually nonexistent. We're supposed to be amused simply because there are random celebrity cameos that hijack the show from Murray. The whole endeavor feels forced and like it tries way too hard.
    Bottom line: It's an SNL skit stretched for an hour.    … Full Review »
  2. nlefevre
    Dec 26, 2015
    10
    This is a little gem. Those who expected a slickly produced Christmas story will be disappointed. Their loss. It is loose, silly, funny, warmThis is a little gem. Those who expected a slickly produced Christmas story will be disappointed. Their loss. It is loose, silly, funny, warm and moving. Most scenes play like they were shot in a single take. The scene with Chris Rock seems unrehearsed. This is not sloppy direction. This is skilled direction giving the film a loose, comfortable, spontaneous feel. It's like joining a friend for the holiday and other friends keep dropping in until, surprise, it's a great night of music and laughs. There are enough untrained voices that the viewer feels free to sing along. I did during my first viewing, Even more during my second.… Full Review »
  3. NickLikesMovies
    Dec 4, 2015
    8
    This is so much fun. It really is just Bill Murray and his famous buddies singing and celebrating Christmas. And I loved it. Everyone isThis is so much fun. It really is just Bill Murray and his famous buddies singing and celebrating Christmas. And I loved it. Everyone is great, but the standout is actually Miley Cyrus. She comes in at the end and sings some songs and absolutely kills it. I suggest you watch "A Very Murray Christmas" on Netflix. It's a great time, especially if you're as big a Christmas fan as myself.… Full Review »
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