A Very Murray Christmas (2015)

Just so...so bad

It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.

Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

I can't quite put my finger on it. This special starts out bad, possibly purposely so, with Amy Poehler hamming it up something awful. But it grows on you with memories of Christmas's past. By the time Murray is singing a surprising non-rapey version of Baby it's Cold Outside we are in full Christmas swing. Capped off with a blast of nostalgia for Christmas Specials past with a surprisingly talented Miley Cyrus and a ridiculously charming George Clooney.I used to be a Love Actually Christmas Eve traditionalist. This however has been my go to Christmas special the last two years and I see no reason not to continue that tradition again next year.

The trailers were promising, perhaps they should have just marketed the trailer as a short and that would have being that. Hell Bill might have picked up a Grammy or two. Now don't get me wrong I love Bill he's my man ,Hyde Park on the Hudson, Stripes need I say more. I did not fast forward I did not waiver, but I did cringe, I did think of falling or more like jumping off the wagon just to see if I could adjust my perspective . Ms Coppola attempt or lack of it at creating a Christmas classic failed in every aspect. You can read my fellow reviewers comments above and below as I am guessing with time this movie will not mature and grow on you.Unless you a captive of North Korea's penal system, where mandatory viewing of badly made movies is recommended as treatment for dissenting individuals and family's alike. I finials succumbed to the save me from this pile of reindeer poop button on my remote when Ms Coppola took the untouchable classic "Fairytale of New York" originally sung by the Pogues and Kirsty MacColl. And demolished an otherwise undemolishable song, It can be sung anywhere any time by anyone, but Murray and his crew were so bad so awful, I cried the cry no man should cry. God save us from this classic and pray kim il jong's media Dept buys the rights and buries it for all time in some cold and lonely work camp in North Korea. We still love yea Bill Murray.

A BIG thank you to Bill Murray, Chris Rock, George Clooney, Miley Cyrus, et al. for making me laugh (and cry...Miley Cyrus's rendition of Silent Night brought tears to my eyes.) when I needed it most. Bravo to those who bravely took the mike while they obviously cannot carry a tune,(eh Chris and George?) Have been watching Bill Murray since his debut on SNL. And who would ever guessed that Clooney would be where he is today after watching him on Roseann?! Despite the negative reviews here, this little gem created some much needed Christmas cheer. I hope to see another Murray Christmas next year! And for all of you who were disappointed...bah humbug!

News reports touting an upcoming Bill Murray Christmas special warrant attention. He's such an oddball that I honestly had no idea what I'd be in for, but knew I had to see it.I like the idea of this; it's all very random and feels like one big gag. But it's also very sleepy. It was funnier when Murray was freaking out during the opening, but once he settled into crooning mode, it became very subdued. After that, you can boil it down to the high point (Clooney popping out of a Christmas tree, singing, "Santa Claus wants some lovin'") to the low (ugh, Miley Cyrus).5/10