I'll Be Home for Christmas

1998

1h 26m

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6.0/10

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Estranged from his father, college student Jake is lured home to New York for Christmas with the promise of receiving a classic Porsche as a gift. When the bullying football team dumps him in the desert in a Santa suit, Jake is left without identification or money to help him make the journey. Meanwhile, his girlfriend, Allie, does not know where he is, and accepts a cross-country ride from Jake's rival, Eddie.

Directors

Arlene Sanford

Writers

Tom Nursall(screenplay by)

Michael Allin(story by)

Harris Goldberg(screenplay by)

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Jonathan Taylor Thomas

Jessica Biel

Adam LaVorgna

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Jonathan Taylor Thomas

Jake

Allie

Eddie

Jake's Dad

Carolyn

Tracey

Nolan

Max

Marjorie

Tom Tom Girl Mary

Tom Tom Girl Darlene

Esteban

Tom Tom Girl Gloria

Gabby

Tom Tom Girl Mama

Ian

The Brandt-Man

The Murph-Man

Directors

Arlene Sanford

Writers

Tom Nursall(screenplay by)

Michael Allin(story by)

Harris Goldberg(screenplay by)

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7/10

Well intentioned Christmas film, just a little undercooked. Jonathan Taylor Thomas is the lead of <em>'I’ll Be Home for Christmas'</em> and he's pretty good, especially at playing the cocky school kid. I feel his arc is satisfactory, though it would've been nice if there was a longer spell of him realising/correcting his behaviour. Still, I feel there's enough in there to justify the (predictable) happy ending. I, also, like the road trip elements. Elsewhere on the cast, a young Jessica Biel appears as Allie. She's solid, as is Adam LaVorgna as Eddie. It's also noteworthy to see Gary Cole involved. It's nothing impactful or anything, but it's fine festive viewing.

r96sk09 Oct, 2020