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Best. Christmas. Ever! (2023)

November 16, 2023 (US) Comedy • 80m

Overview

After a twist of fate brings their families together for Christmas, Charlotte sets out to prove her old friend Jackie's life is too good to be true.

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Top Billed Cast

Brandy Norwood
Brandy Norwood

Jackie Jennings

Heather Graham
Heather Graham

Charlotte Sanders

Jason Biggs
Jason Biggs

Rob Sanders

Wyatt Hunt
Wyatt Hunt

Grant Sanders

Abby Villasmil
Abby Villasmil

Dora Sanders

Madison Skye Validum
Madison Skye Validum

Beatrix Jennings

Nadia Sine
Nadia Sine

Rose McCaffrey

Allan Groves
Allan Groves

Loan Manager

Randy Mundy
Randy Mundy

Stranger (Santa)

Paul Kiernan
Paul Kiernan

Workshop Santa

Evan Lai-Hipp
Evan Lai-Hipp

Vacuum Test Center

Jake Mattson
Jake Mattson

Pully Operator #5

Kylie Rohead
Kylie Rohead

Pageant Mary

Crew
Charles Shyer
Charles Shyer

Executive Producer

Jeff Rona
Jeff Rona

Original Music Composer

Eric Jarboe
Eric Jarboe

Executive Producer

David M. Wulf
David M. Wulf

Executive Producer

Amanda Phillips
Amanda Phillips

Executive Producer

Jimmy Townsend
Jimmy Townsend

Executive Producer

Graham Robbins
Graham Robbins

Director of Photography

Todd Calgi Gallicano
Todd Calgi Gallicano

Executive Producer

Bryan Bordon
Bryan Bordon

Executive Producer

Mike Karz
Mike Karz

Co-Producer

Andrea Dietrich
Andrea Dietrich

Storyboard Artist

Jameson Dressen
Jameson Dressen

Additional Camera

Briana Wall
Briana Wall

Script Supervisor

Jami Gierloff
Jami Gierloff

Additional Hairstylist

Landon Bootsma
Landon Bootsma

Visual Effects Supervisor

Nic Edwards
Nic Edwards

First Assistant "B" Camera

Jesse Roberts
Jesse Roberts

Special Effects Technician

Josh Jackson
Josh Jackson

Special Effects Technician

Lauralee Browne
Lauralee Browne

Special Effects Technician

Colin Fowler
Colin Fowler

First Assistant Editor

John Foss
John Foss

Line Producer

Ashley Cook
Ashley Cook

Assistant Art Director

Paul D. Hunt
Paul D. Hunt

Production Sound Mixer

Emily Brodock
Emily Brodock

Makeup Artist

Ayden Hatch
Ayden Hatch

Special Effects Technician

Jake Relic
Jake Relic

Co-Producer

Jeremy Prusso
Jeremy Prusso

"C" Camera Operator

Tia Rosenlof
Tia Rosenlof

Second Assistant "C" Camera

Taylor Paur
Taylor Paur

Production Coordinator

Ryan McDowell
Ryan McDowell

Second Second Assistant Director

Chris Copier
Chris Copier

Second Assistant Director

Frank L. Bare II
Frank L. Bare II

Stunt Coordinator

Scooter Cooper
Scooter Cooper

Second Assistant "A" Camera

Trenton Simmons
Trenton Simmons

Makeup Artist

Nikia Nelson
Nikia Nelson

Hairstylist

Mark White
Mark White

Assistant Location Manager

Chuck Roundy
Chuck Roundy

Special Effects Technician

Chase Christensen
Chase Christensen

Special Effects Technician

Jesse Thayer Gutierrez
Jesse Thayer Gutierrez

Special Effects Technician

Ariel Parker
Ariel Parker

Key Hair Stylist

Isabel Henderson
Isabel Henderson

Post Production Supervisor

Avia Lewis
Avia Lewis

Graphic Designer

Ryan Hannah
Ryan Hannah

Steadicam Operator

Anna Hayes
Anna Hayes

Wardrobe Supervisor

Patrick Hayes
Patrick Hayes

Set Costumer

Colin Fowler
Colin Fowler

Visual Effects Editor

Kristin Hafen
Kristin Hafen

Assistant Property Master

Heimo Ritzinger
Heimo Ritzinger

"B" Camera Operator

Jonathan DelToro
Jonathan DelToro

Sound Effects Editor

David M. Wulf
David M. Wulf

Unit Production Manager

Danny Gray
Danny Gray

Boom Operator

Bryan Densley
Bryan Densley

Boom Operator

Julia Vinha
Julia Vinha

Makeup Artist

Ruy García
Ruy García

Supervising Sound Editor

Randall Balsmeyer
Randall Balsmeyer

Main Title Designer

Grant Williams
Grant Williams

Second Assistant "B" Camera

Josh Josephsen
Josh Josephsen

Special Effects Technician

Scott Everett White
Scott Everett White

Still Photographer

Amanda Krieg Thomas
Amanda Krieg Thomas

Music Supervisor

Sierra Saez
Sierra Saez

Art Department Coordinator

Brian Lives
Brian Lives

Set Decoration

Jonathan Wertz
Jonathan Wertz

First Assistant "A" Camera

Ryan Roundy
Ryan Roundy

Special Effects Coordinator

Emerson Alvarez
Emerson Alvarez

Costume Designer

Molly Moonanne Sanders
Molly Moonanne Sanders

Additional Hairstylist

Dillon Ellefson
Dillon Ellefson

Construction Coordinator

Francesca Harding
Francesca Harding

Music Coordinator

Eric Jarboe
Eric Jarboe

Co-Producer

Ally Austin
Ally Austin

Art Department Coordinator

Dan Haskell
Dan Haskell

Property Master

Ryan Hannah
Ryan Hannah

"A" Camera Operator

Brenna Empey
Brenna Empey

First Assistant "C" Camera

Emma Snow
Emma Snow

Set Costumer

Heather Everett
Heather Everett

Key Makeup Artist

Martin Czembor
Martin Czembor

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Jake O'Brien
Jake O'Brien

Assistant Sound Editor

Danny Kuehl
Danny Kuehl

Set Dresser

Jasmine Gutierrez
Jasmine Gutierrez

Casting Associate

Joe Day
Joe Day

Location Manager

Keith Sengbusch
Keith Sengbusch

Sound Engineer

Evan Lai-Hipp
Evan Lai-Hipp

First Assistant Director

Jeff Johnson
Jeff Johnson

Local Casting

Penny Johnson
Penny Johnson

Script Supervisor

Megan Danner
Megan Danner

Hair Department Head

Joe Baker
Joe Baker

Special Effects Technician

Terry Prather
Terry Prather

Extras Casting

Giuseppe Cappello
Giuseppe Cappello

Dialogue Editor

Milton Muller
Milton Muller

Visual Effects Supervisor

Diane Millett
Diane Millett

Production Design

Shalyse Lopez
Shalyse Lopez

Makeup Department Head

Steve Berman
Steve Berman

Executive Producer

Matt Rigby
Matt Rigby

ADR Editor

Vincent Oppido
Vincent Oppido

Orchestrator

Ashley Russell
Ashley Russell

Set Decoration Buyer



Reviews

r96sk

⭐ 5/10

December 21, 2023

Most fitting word to describe <em>'Best. Christmas. Ever!'</em>: lousy.

Nothing about this 2023 production feels organic, every inch of it comes across as unnatural as it even fails to include suitable festive cheer. All of the characters, perhaps aside from the kids (Madison Skye Validum as Beatrix is good tbf), are either unlikeable or uninteresting. The story is so mundane, I got bored by it quick - and the film only lasts around 80mins, so… read the rest.

tmdb51616167

⭐ 5/10

September 2, 2024

In my opinion, this film was decent and enjoyable, despite its cheesy elements. While it may have leaned into the cheesiness, the story was still coherent and easy to follow, making it a fun watch without going completely over the top.

Critics can sometimes be overly harsh on movies that deserve a fair chance. This particular film may not have received the recognition it deserves, as not enough people have given it a chance to appreciate its v… read the rest.

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

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Revenue

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