Three lifelong friends chase a legendary Christmas party, navigating New York's raunchy, darkly comic holiday chaos.
Campy and pulpy, with raunchy humor. A date-night pick at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Netflix.
Moderate sex and nudity, and some violence, about what an R should carry.
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In New York City for their annual tradition of Christmas Eve debauchery, three lifelong best friends set out to find the Holy Grail of Christmas parties since their yearly reunion might be coming to an end.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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Dogma (1999)Dry wit · absurdist · late-night trip · briskTwo renegade angels exploit a loophole, forcing a woman with special heritage to save all existence.
The Hangover (2009)Big broad humor · darkly comic · date night · briskA frantic search for a lost groom turns into a broad, raunchy, and darkly comic odyssey.
Jungle Cruise (2021)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · strong violenceA wisecracking skipper and a determined doctor journey the Amazon for a magical tree in a brisk, pulpy adventure.
Lucifer (2016)Dry wit · campy · comfort watch · briskThe Lord of Hell brings his darkly comic whimsy to Los Angeles crime fighting, with brisk, witty results.The Night Before is on our Christmas list.
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