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Surviving Christmas [DVD]

DVD ~ Ben Affleck
3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Ben Affleck, James Gandolfini, Christina Applegate, Catherine O'Hara, Josh Zuckerman
  • Directors: Mike Mitchell
  • Format: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: German
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Dreamworks Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 19 Jun 2006
  • Run Time: 87 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000BNT96C
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 21,277 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Drew Latham is a wealthy marketing executive who is fed up with spending Christmas alone every year. But the Valco family - parents Tom and Christine, and their two kids Brian and Alicia - who live in Drew's old family home, have each other. When Drew's idea of spending Christmas in Fiji is turned down by his girlfriend, he decides to revisit his old neighbourhood in an attempt to muster up some feelings of seasonal cheer. The Valcos' life of suburban tranquillity is rudely interrupted when Drew turns up on their doorstep and offers them 250,000 U.S. Dollars if they'll let him stay with them over the holiday period. A lawyer swiftly draws up a contract, with the main stipulation stating the family must provide Drew with a sense of 'Yuletide glee.' What could be easier than that? Well, quite a lot it seems, as the unenthusiastic group is dragged through the seasonal mire by the demanding Drew. Eventually the tension turns to laughter, however, and family matters take a turn for the better as director Mike Mitchell ('Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo') brings 'Surviving Christmas' to a poignant close. With Tom and Christine patching up their marital problems by using Drew as a conduit for their troubles, and daughter Alicia developing a blossoming romance with the now-welcome house guest, Drew manages to inadvertently trigger the seasonal joy he'd been trying so hard to discover.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Festive fun!, 27 Dec 2005
I watched this movie with no expectations, good or bad - I found it on the shelf at Blockbuster by chance and decided to give it a try. The plot is a simple one and Affleck pulls off a strong lead role (he is good at comedy), with other members of the cast also doing a good job. His annoying, excentric character plays particularly well off James Gandolfini's gruff family man.

It is a really fun movie to watch and posses that feel good factor that will get you through those holiday blues. I recommend this movie and give it a solid 4/5 for solid entertainment.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A pleasant surprise, 12 Nov 2006
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My husband brought this film home after I asked him to rent something Christmassy and I must admit I didn't think I was going to like it. Let's be fair - recent Ben Affleck movies haven't really made him an ambassador for a good film, even if he is good eye candy. But I was pleasantly surprised, this is a funny, feel good Christmas movie and Ben Affleck and James Gandolfini's contrasting characters bounce off one another with hilarity. Add a touch of romance between Affleck and the pretty Christina Applegate and you have a lovely movie that will make make you tingle with Christmas cheer.
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Affleck+Gandolfini=Genius, 4 Dec 2005
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Being a fan of sopranos and ben affleck it seemed too good to be true when i saw this film and i thought I have to watch it. This film has everything; emotion, romance and good old family comedy. James Gandolfini steals the show in every scene he is in. THIS IS A DEFINITE MUST SEE!!!!
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1.0 out of 5 stars WORSE THAN BAD!!!!!!
I purchased this after reading the other reviews, and I regret not paying more attention to the one negative review, believe me this film is awful. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Michael63

5.0 out of 5 stars VERY VERY FUNNY
Watched it many times now and I have to say, it get funnier every time. Great film, happy ending. You wont be disappointed im sure but if you dont like this film then you dont... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Fallon

1.0 out of 5 stars Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh! painful!
As I said above, this is atrocious from start to finish! I like Ben Affleck but Aaaaaaaaaargh! bad bad bad Ben! Get on the naughty step!
Published 11 months ago by K. A. Dearness

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must See Christmas Movie
A brillant family christmas movie. You have to got to see it.
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