Netflix's New Christmas Movie: So Bad It's Good, or Just Plain Bad?
Alright, Netflix is dropping another Christmas movie on us, "The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2." Sequel, huh? That's my first red flag. Sequels to mediocre comedies are rarely, if ever, worth the watch. I mean, come on.
"Saving" Christmas, Again?
The plot is basically Santa goes missing, and some rando tries to fill his boots. Ernesto Sevilla, Unax Hayden, and a bunch of "very special friends" have to save him. The official PR blurb calls it a "magical mission." Magical? Really? Sounds more like a recipe for a migraine. According to Netflix, the movie, 'The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2', Starring Santiago Segura, Ernesto Sevilla and Pablo Chiapella, Arrives on Netflix on December 6, will be available on December 6th.
Santiago Segura is back, apparently playing Santa and some other "peculiar actor." Double duty? Sounds like they couldn't afford another actor, let's be real. This whole thing screams low-budget holiday filler.
And don't even get me started on the title. "The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2?" So original. So inspiring. It's like they actively tried to come up with the most generic title possible.
The cast list is a who's-who of Spanish comedy actors. Fine, whatever. But will they be funny? That's the million-dollar question, ain't it? Joaquin Mazón is directing again, which, judging by the first movie, doesn't exactly inspire confidence.
I'm just saying, Netflix already has a billion Christmas movies. Do we really need another one? Especially one that sounds this…uninspired?
The Nadie es Perfecto Factor
The production company is Nadie es Perfecto PC. "Nobody's Perfect Productions," huh? Ironic, considering their track record. They’ve made over 40 films and series, but let's be honest, quantity doesn't equal quality. They're apparently known for "discovering new talent." Great, so we can expect a bunch of fresh faces making the same tired jokes?
They brag about working with Netflix, Amazon, Warner Bros. Big whoop. Everyone's working with those guys. It’s like saying you breathe air.
Oh, and they’ve had "seven Goya Award nominations." Nominations! Not wins. There's a difference. Getting nominated is like getting a participation trophy.
Their latest titles include "Phenomena," "Disco Ibiza Locomía," and "Mala Influencia." Never heard of 'em. That probably says all you need to know. Offcourse, maybe I'm just out of the loop when it comes to Spanish cinema.
Wait, they're also prepping a "Perfect Strangers" spin-off? Okay, now I'm worried. The original "Perfect Strangers" was actually pretty decent. Why mess with it?
The Verdict (Probably Bad)
Look, I'm not saying this movie is going to be complete garbage. Maybe it'll be one of those "so bad it's good" kind of things. But let's be realistic. The odds are stacked against it. Sequels are rarely better than the originals, Christmas movies are usually cheesy, and the whole thing just feels…lazy.
But hey, maybe I'm wrong. Maybe "The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2" will be a surprise hit. Maybe it'll be the next "Elf." Maybe pigs will fly.
Then again, maybe I'm just being cynical. Maybe I need a little Christmas cheer in my life. Nah, probably not.
So, Is This Thing Even Worth Clicking?
Netflix is banking on quantity over quality again, and we're the ones paying for it. Another forgettable Christmas movie to add to the pile. Don't waste your time.
