It's Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sinbad in a mediocre comedy that any first year film student can write in their sleep. And it would still be better than this. It's an open and shut story about an overworking father who tries to do the most American thing in the world for Christmas and buy the love of his child (Jake Lloyd) that he's neglected.
Yes, it gave us memes. Yes, Schwarzenegger is as enjoyably bad as ever in his role. Sinbad is...someone I look upon more charitably after his stint on American Dad!. Jake Lloyd...is Jake Lloyd and a grand total of "nope" comes out of giving any credit there, even if he was only a child at the time.
His acting's totally wizard, guys!
I know it's a holiday classic. I know that a lot of people love this movie. I don't. It's trite, it's cliched, and it's moderately funny but ultimately goes nowhere. Which is depressing when you realize it was produced by Chris Columbus...yes, that Chris Columbus who directed Young Sherlock Holmes and either directed and/or produced the first three Harry Potter films.
I guess even a broken clock, etc.
If you wanna watch it, do it, enjoy it. I'm going for the eggnog.
Jingle All the Way is now available from 1492 Productions and Fox.
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