To me, this movie is perfection.

Slow pace in the most part of the movie.

Expected more

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

I guess that this is as short a summary as I can write. And it does have certain of the same qualities as Love Actually has, which makes me wonder why people don't like it much.A philosophical high strung bunch of people stuck together, and how the story develops. Now what makes the story lacking a little bit, are the questions we are stuck with. You'll figure them out too, if you see the film.Christmas Eve has potential to being somewhat more, though.What about a Directors Cut? There has to be a few more questions answered in other footage that wasn't used in this cutting?Let's see that, next Christmas.

The reason I give this two stars is because the acting and dialog are actually quite good in spots. However, the majority of the movie falls flat. The connection between characters feels flat and some of it is over the top hokey, especially the two girls and stripper Santa.The movie builds up to be something profound but falls way short of delivery. You get the feel that if you keep watching it will eventually be worth the effort but it never comes. There is a dull climax and the resolutions are blah! As part of the audience there never was a connection to any of the characters even though I wanted that to be the case.I have to agree with others when they say it is a waste of time.

I really can't think of anything positive to say.No really, nothing.The first 4 reviews on here ,in chronological order, were obviously written by the director until he thought "fuck it" and gave up trying to convince us otherwise.Annoying, obnoxious characters.Zero plot.I'm only still writing this because of the 10 lines thing on IMDb.Why is that even a thing?It doesn't make sense.A few concise comments are all that are needed.Is that enough? I can't be bothered to scroll back up and count.En fin, don't waste your time.

I like movies with interesting characters and witty dialogue that carries a message. This movie gave me all three. Some characters were charming, others quirky, and a few carried scars or burdens that seemed to lurk below the surface of their social mask. It showcased humanity within the context of comedy and left me pondering about some of the characters even after the movie was over. I love the idea that many of our lives overlap without even knowing, and that our impact on other people makes a difference for good or bad. Adding to the ambiance of the film is the context of everything taking place on Christmas Eve, which elevated the charm and sentimentality. Definitely worth the watch!