Kirk is enjoying the annual Christmas party extravaganza thrown by his sister until he realizes he needs to help out Christian, his brother-in-law who has a bad case of the bah-humbugs.
With a smile so wide and laughter that sounds so forced you half-expect the camera to pull back to reveal hostage takers, Mr. Cameron explains how several facets of the holiday - the tree, Santa Claus, gifts - have roots in religious tradition.
– Ben Kenigsberg,
New York Times,
13 Nov 2014
rotten:
This may be one of the least artful holiday films ever made. Even devout born-again Christians will find this hard to stomach.
– Bill Zwecker,
Chicago Sun-Times,
13 Nov 2014
rotten:
Virtually everything about this production feels thrown together.
– Michael Rechtshaffen,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Nov 2014
rotten:
Had "Saving Christmas" run any longer, Cameron would no doubt have found a way to find the divinity in Frosty, Rudolph, the Grinch, peppermint bark, the Elf on the Shelf, frosted cranberry hand soap and Mr. Hanky the Christmas Poo.
– Alonso Duralde,
TheWrap,
14 Nov 2014
rotten:
It is The Room of Christmas movies. Actually, The Room is more enjoyable. But you get the idea.