Deck the Halls

Determined to unseat Steve Finch's reign as the town's holiday season king, Buddy Hall plasters his house with so many decorative lights that it'll be visible from space! When their wives bond, and their kids follow suit, the two men only escalate their rivalry - and their decorating.

Cast

Danny DeVito

as Buddy Hall

Matthew Broderick

as Steve Finch

Kristin Davis

as Kelly Finch

Kristin Chenoweth

as Tia Hall

Alia Shawkat

as Madison Finch

Fred Armisen

as Gustave

Jorge Garcia

as Wallace

Dylan Blue

as Carter Finch

Kelly Aldridge

as Ashley Hall

Sabrina Aldridge

as Emily Hall

Reviews

r96sk

Stupid, whacky and bonkers... yet enjoyable. I found <em>'Deck the Halls'</em> fun. Danny DeVito is the film's star, no question. If it wasn't for him I'd potentially be rating this lower, I admit. He gives an amusing performance, while the hearty stuff directly with him works. Matthew Broderick ...

Kali

It's _a_ Christmas movie. It won't get annoying if you put it on in the background but it will if you sit down and try to play ultra close attention to it. It's _acceptable_. Entire movie is held up by Danny DeVito's acting. Edit January 16th, 2025: Thinking back on this it really wasn't good at ...

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