
Irresponsible 20-something Jenny arrives in Chicago to live with her older brother Jeff, a young film-maker living a happy existence with his novelist wife Kelly and their two-year-old son. Jenny's arrival shakes up their quiet domesticity as she and her friend Carson instigate an evolution in Kelly's life and career. Meanwhile, Jenny strikes up a rocky relationship with the family's baby sitter-cum-pot dealer.... (Full plot summary below)
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Irresponsible 20-something Jenny arrives in Chicago to live with her older brother Jeff, a young film-maker living a happy existence with his novelist wife Kelly and their two-year-old son. Jenny's arrival shakes up their quiet domesticity as she and her friend Carson instigate an evolution in Kelly's life and career. Meanwhile, Jenny strikes up a rocky relationship with the family's baby sitter-cum-pot dealer.
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| Salon.comAndrew O'HehirA subtle, witty, wise and deeply compassionate American movie. |
| Village VoiceAlan ScherstuhlThe movie's packed with minor incidents, all fresh, compelling, and funny. It also boasts two lengthy scenes that are touched with something greater. |
| Slant MagazineChuck BowenJoe Swanberg's films have grown into a reliable relief from the competitive, dehumanizing freneticism of much of American culture, marked by an affirming and understated sense of decency. |
| USA TodayClaudia PuigA gently funny ensemble comedy that feels less like a movie than a short story. |
| Los Angeles TimesBetsy SharkeyAll in all, Happy Christmas is a good deal like cartoon Charlie Brown's classic tree — scraggly, plenty of heart and much to enjoy, especially if you prefer your presents homemade. |
| Christian Science MonitorPeter RainerI’ve never seen a better performance – or whatever you want to call it – from a two-year-old. |
| amNewYorkRobert LevinThe actors are likable and smart, imbuing the movie with tension derived from real-life experiences. |
| Cinemalogue.comTodd Jorgenson... both funny and honest in the way it looks at relationships and family dynamics. |
| Movie MezzanineTom CliftAs with the best films from Swanberg and his mumblecore brethren, the joy of Happy Christmas comes from the authenticity of its characters. |
| Kaplan vs. KaplanJeanne Kaplan"Happy Christmas" tries very hard to be cool and relevant. But, in the end, it's pretty average and never gets to any real point. |