Saving Christmas Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Kirk Cameron lectures his brother-in-law in a car for 80 minutes about why Christmas is actually super Christian, culminating in a dance-off to prove his point.

🍿 Saving Christmas: Detailed Plot Synopsis

Opening and Christian’s Disillusionment

The film begins with Kirk Cameron directly addressing the audience, expressing his love for Christmas but lamenting the perceived loss of its true meaning. He points fingers at atheists, accusing them of attempting to strip the holiday of its Christian roots. Kirk then attends a Christmas party hosted by his sister, where he notices his brother-in-law, Christian, is withdrawn and unhappy. Christian confesses that he feels Christmas has become too commercialized and disconnected from its religious origins.

Kirk’s Arguments and Reinterpretations

To counter Christian’s concerns, Kirk embarks on a series of explanations and reinterpretations of Christmas traditions. He argues that Christmas trees, for example, are God’s idea since He created trees, and suggests they symbolize the Christian cross. He tackles the figure of Santa Claus, attempting to redefine him as a defender of the faith rather than a commercial figure. Throughout the film, Kirk presents arguments that attempt to tie various Christmas traditions back to Christian roots, often relying on tenuous connections and historical revisionism.

Resolution and Celebration

By the end of the film, Christian is supposedly convinced by Kirk’s arguments and embraces the celebration of Christmas with renewed enthusiasm. The film culminates in a dance sequence and a call for viewers to focus on the Christian aspects of Christmas. Kirk concludes by urging viewers to create their own traditions and imbue them with Christian meaning, emphasizing that Christmas is a celebration of God’s gifts to humanity.

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🎬 Cast & Characters

• Kirk (Kirk Cameron): A devout Christian who attempts to reignite his brother-in-law’s Christmas spirit by explaining his perspective on Christmas traditions.
• Christian (Darren Doane): Kirk’s cynical brother-in-law who is disillusioned by the commercialism of Christmas and questions its religious roots.
• Kirk’s Sister (Bridgette Cameron): Kirk’s sister who is hosting the annual Christmas party and is initially concerned about Christian’s lack of Christmas spirit.
• St. Nick (Ben Kientz): A hired Santa Claus at the Christmas party, and the subject of Kirk’s discussion of the origins of Santa Claus.
• Diondre (David Shannon): A party guest who participates in a conspiracy theory discussion.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Christian White: “This is a complete hijacking! This is a hijacking! High-handed, hijacking! Handedness-jacking! It’s like a car-jacking of our religion!” – Christian expresses his frustration with how Christmas has supposedly been taken over.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $500,000
• Domestic Gross: $2,783,970
• Worldwide Gross: $2,783,970

💥 Saving Christmas Reviews

Personal Review

I went into this movie expecting a lighthearted Christmas flick, but what I got was… well, something else. The entire thing felt like a sermon disguised as a movie. The dance scene at the end was so out of place that I laughed, but not in a good way. Honestly, I felt like I was being lectured the whole time. I would not recommend to anyone that likes to have fun.

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Viewers interested in Christian-themed films”
  • “Fans of Kirk Cameron”
  • “Those looking for a movie to spark discussion about the meaning of Christmas”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “The film contains themes related to religious beliefs and traditions.”
  • “Some viewers may find the arguments presented controversial or offensive.”
  • “The film may be unsuitable for very young children due to its preachy nature.”

Professional Reviews

• Rotten Tomatoes: “A disjointed mess, structurally pathetic and morally bankrupt. Dialogue is written and delivered in its most wooden form. Morals to teach our children, like materialism is good.
• IMDb: “The ‘plot’ is awful. Two guys walk out to a car and talk for an hour. It’s basically a feature-length sermon, and a crappy one at that. There are literally NO redeeming qualities in this film. The camera work is extremely amateurish.
• Common Sense Media: “This movie is not for kids. Although is says Rated PG, it doesn’t offer much value and is filled with Christian content.

Audience Reactions

Some viewers appreciated the film’s attempt to defend Christmas traditions.: A few felt it provided food for thought, though poorly executed.

Overall Consensus: Universally panned by critics and audiences alike, it is considered to be one of the worst movies ever made. Intended to celebrate Christmas traditions, but the movie is filled with misinformation and it is tedious.

Awards

1. Razzie Award (Worst Picture)- 2015
2. Razzie Award (Worst Actor)- 2015
3. Razzie Award (Worst Screenplay)- 2015
4. Razzie Award (Worst Combination)- 2015

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “Kirk Cameron actively solicited positive reviews on social media to combat the film’s overwhelmingly negative reception, which backfired and led to even more negative reviews.”
• “The film’s director, Darren Doane, also plays the role of Christian, Kirk Cameron’s brother-in-law in the movie.”
• “Several members of Kirk Cameron’s family, including his sister Bridgette Cameron and his children, appear in the film.”

🖥️ How to Watch Saving Christmas?

Saving Christmas is currently available for purchase or rental on various digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Google Play. Check your preferred streaming service for availability.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Saving Christmas, you might like these similar films:

• God’s Not Dead (2014): Shares similar themes of defending Christian faith in a modern, secular world.
• Left Behind (2014): Another faith-based film released around the same time and dealing with religious themes.

🛒 Saving Christmas Related Products

• Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas DVD: Own a physical copy of this cinematic masterpiece! Perfect for those who want to experience the ‘magic’ over and over again or gift it to someone you secretly dislike.
• The Original Christmas Classics DVD: If you were hoping for a wholesome classic, get this original instead. Features Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus is Coming to Town and Frosty the Snowman.
• The Case for Christmas: The importance of the celebration: Learn the true meaning of Christmas. Excellent resource for your family and friends.

🎧 Soundtrack

Saving Christmas features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing [Inst]” – performed by Felix Mendelssohn

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

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🔥 Bonus Content

Escape the Babysitter to Save Christmas! The Grinch Babysitter Showdown!

Ever wondered what would happen if The Grinch babysat kids? This hilarious skit shows just that, with escape rooms and Christmas chaos! I think it’s so funny how they incorporate the Grinch’s mischievousness into a family-friendly game.

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