Two competitive neighbors escalate a wholesome holiday decorating rivalry to absurd, crowd-pleasing extremes.
Feel-good, with big broad humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Plex (free).
Nothing past what a PG promises: mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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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.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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