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Jingle All the Way

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Jingle All the Way (1996)

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Reviews Counted:37

Fresh:6

Rotten:31

Average Rating:3.9/10

Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins

Genre: Childrens

Synopsis: Arnold Schwartzenegger stars as Howard Langston, an overworked mattress salesman who has been neglecting his family of late; in an attempt to redeem himself, he promises his son whatever he wants... Arnold Schwartzenegger stars as Howard Langston, an overworked mattress salesman who has been neglecting his family of late; in an attempt to redeem himself, he promises his son whatever he wants for Christmas. Turns out that his heart's desire is a TurboMan doll, coveted by every other kid this year as well, and Howard quickly forgets about his promise until Christmas Eve. Unfortunately, all the stores are already sold out, and Howard embarks upon a wild goose chase throughout the streets of Minneapolis, encountering some wacky characters along the way. These include a postal worker of questionable sanity (Sinbad), a ticket-happy police officer (Robert Conrad), and a con-artist Santa Claus (James Belushi). As Howard's hunt drags on, his bachelor neighbor (Phil Hartman) starts to move in on his wife (Rita Wilson). [More]

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, Phil Hartman, Rita Wilson

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, Phil Hartman, Rita Wilson, Robert Conrad, James Belushi, Martin Mull, Jake Lloyd, E.J. De La Pena, Harvey Korman, Laraine Newman, Justin Chapman, Richard Moll, Daniel Riordan, Jeff L. Deist, Nada Despotovich, Ruth Afton Hjelmgren, Caroline Kaiser, Samuel B. Morris, Shawn Hamilton, Lewis Dauber, Bill Schoppert, Courtney Goodell, George Fisher, Chris Parnell, Patrick Richwood, Kate McGregor-Stewart, Marcus Toji, Steve Hendrickson, Mo Collins, Peter Syvertsen, John Rothman, Christopher Slater, Robert Southgate, Allison Benner, Hayley Benner, Sandra K. Horner, Phyllis Wright, Marvette Knight, Danny Woodburn, Bruce Bohne, Paul "The Giant" Wight, Ron Gene Browne, Robert Tee Clark, James Riddle, Bill Wilson, Alan Blumenfeld, Traci Christofore, Sandy Thomas, Martin Ruben, Nick La Tour, Peter Breitmayer, Marianne Muellerleile, Phil Morris, Amy Pietz, Judy Sladky, Walter von Huene, Steve Van Wormer, Curtis Armstrong, Jim Meskimen, Martin Valinsky, Rochelle Vallese, Deena Driskill, Spencer Klein, Danny Pritchett

Director: Brian Levant

Director: Brian Levant
Composer: David Newman
Screenwriter: Randy Kornfield
Producer: Chris Columbus, Mark Radcliffe, Michael Barnathan

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God forbid Arnold should have to shell out for one of those Spanish-speaking turbomen being hocked in the bad part of town.

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09/05/09
Rob Nelson
Rob Nelson
Boston Phoenix

still heartless and unfunny and as welcome a part of the holidays as traffic and fruit cake.

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11/03/07
Pete Croatto
Pete Croatto
Filmcritic.com

Home Alone, this is not, but for a family Christmas movie, it's surprisingly fun.

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10/23/07
Kevin Carr
Kevin Carr
7M Pictures

In this formulaic star vehicle, Schwarzenegger gets to fly like Peter Pan, act like Superman--and fulfill all the fantasies kids may have about their fathers.

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12/18/06
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
Variety
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The film is rescued by a strong third act, but getting there is torture.

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07/21/06
Douglas Pratt
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09/29/05
Nell Minow
Nell Minow
Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

If it weren't for the credits 'A Brian Levant Film' and 'Directed by Brian Levant,' one would be certain that the director was Chris Columbus.

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09/14/05
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08/07/05
Linda Cook
Linda Cook
Quad City Times (Davenport, IA)

OK family fun casts Arnold with Sinbad.

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06/12/05
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05/06/05
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04/09/05
Robin Clifford
Robin Clifford
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And one wonders why Sinbad hasn't made any movies since

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12/27/04
Edward Douglas
Edward Douglas
ComingSoon.net

The practice of buying indulgences didn't die with the Middle Ages, it just sort of metastasized into something black and malignant at the heart of our society.

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11/08/04
Walter Chaw
Walter Chaw
Film Freak Central

While there's some genuine laughs and warm sentimentality to be had, Brian Levant's Jingle All the Way represents everything that's bad with Christmas today.

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12/05/03
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05/30/03
Philip Martin
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