Does anyone else remember this silly 1990's comedy? The movie follows a suicide-prevention hotline on Christmas Eve. The film flopped, but I always enjoyed it.

Directed by Nora Ephron

Written by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron

Starring Steve Martin, Robert Klein, Liev Schreiber, Anthony La Paglia, Juliette Lewis, Rob Reiner, Gary Shandling, Rita Wilson, Adam Sandler, Caroline Aaron, Mary Gross, Joely Fisher, Victor Garber, Jon Stewart, Parker Posey, Haley Joel Osment, Steven Wright, and MADELINE KAHN.

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September 9, 2023 3:09 AM

Liev never looked lovelier.

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September 8, 2023 9:48 PM

Madeline Kahn's presence alone elevates the film

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September 8, 2023 9:50 PM

[quote]based on the 1982 French comedy film Le Père Noël est une ordure.

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September 8, 2023 9:56 PM

This movie is so uneven. It’s like all these good elements were taken and put into a blender.

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September 8, 2023 9:58 PM

There's nothing MADELINE KAHN can't ruin.

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September 8, 2023 10:00 PM

Never seen this one but I remember hating the original version. The French just aren't funny. Period.

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September 8, 2023 10:05 PM

Liev gives a very respectful performance.

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September 8, 2023 10:06 PM

Loved this movie!!! Yes it’s fairly uneven but overall funny and charming. Liev was my favorite character by a long shot!

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September 8, 2023 10:19 PM

[quote]It's funny

Except when it isn't. I do think its charms outweigh the unevenness though.

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September 8, 2023 10:49 PM

Liev in drag is a boner killer.

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September 8, 2023 11:27 PM

I remember Comedy Central pushing this endlessly when it was released. Wasn't it at Christmas time? Every commercial break had a trailer for it, perhaps trying to actually drive the potential audience nuts?

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September 8, 2023 11:59 PM

I gave up after twenty minutes. Another example of a dynamite cast in a shitty movie.

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September 9, 2023 2:28 AM