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2012
PG-13
Tribeca Film
1 h 39 m

2012
PG-13
Tribeca Film
1 h 39 m

Summary Adult siblings must deal with the desire of their estranged father to return home for Christmas for the first time since he walked out on his family 20 years ago. Family rifts emerge, and like with any family, Christmas brings a mixed bag of complicated emotions and dynamics. Alliances form, old wounds are reopened or glossed over, and t...

Drama

Directed By: Edward Burns

Written By: Edward Burns

2012
PG-13
Tribeca Film
1 h 39 m

2012
PG-13
Tribeca Film
1 h 39 m

The Fitzgerald Family Christmas

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews

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User Score Generally Unfavorable Based on 4 User Ratings

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Summary Adult siblings must deal with the desire of their estranged father to return home for Christmas for the first time since he walked out on his family 20 years ago. Family rifts emerge, and like with any family, Christmas brings a mixed bag of complicated emotions and dynamics. Alliances form, old wounds are reopened or glossed over, and t...

Drama

Directed By: Edward Burns

Written By: Edward Burns

Where to Watch

Coming Soon

Not available in your country?

Get 3 Extra months free

$6.67/mth

Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews

54% Positive
7 Reviews

38% Mixed
5 Reviews

8% Negative
1 Review

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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Favorable Based on 13 Critic Reviews

54% Positive
7 Reviews

38% Mixed
5 Reviews

8% Negative
1 Review

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Dec 6, 2012

The New York Times

Mr. Burns shuffles this dense material with the dexterity of a card shark. The pace, although swift, is never rushed. The writing and acting give you vivid enough tastes of the characters - there are seven children, two parents, and assorted spouses, lovers and friends - so that each registers as a singular flavor.

By Stephen Holden FULL REVIEW

Dec 10, 2012

As an actor, Burns has worked the Hollywood game from "Saving Private Ryan" to "Alex Cross." But his core passion is for making indie movies without studio interference, guerilla style. Because he takes his films personally, so do we. The Fitzgerald Family Christmas is one of his best.

By Peter Travers FULL REVIEW

Dec 10, 2012

Burns's job as director is differentiating and spotlighting everyone in this large ensemble, a storytelling challenge to which he responds with a brisk pace and an eye for revealing moments. The film recalls his 1995 debut, "The Brothers McMullen," grounded in Irish family traditions and comedic chemistry among performers.

By Chris Packham FULL REVIEW

Dec 6, 2012

The Hollywood Reporter

This tale of a dysfunctional family whose members experience enough personal crises to fuel a dozen films is a virtual compendium of clichés, but the star's sheer likeability makes it go down as easily as a cup of eggnog.

By Frank Scheck FULL REVIEW

Dec 7, 2012

Too much of the film is taken up by creaky plot devices and one sibling vowing to track down and talk to another one to resolve a problem.

By Sara Stewart FULL REVIEW

Dec 4, 2012

In this overly familiar and ultimately meandering exercise in tedium, Mr. Burns also plays the lead.

By Rex Reed FULL REVIEW

Dec 2, 2012

Edward Burns certainly doles out his fair share of family turmoil, but he admirably doesn't make lunatics out of his characters.

By Tomas Hachard FULL REVIEW

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Details

Production Company

Marlboro Road Gang Productions

Release Date Dec 7, 2012

Duration 1 h 39 m

Rating PG-13

Genres

Drama

Website www.fitzgeraldchristmas.com

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