Posted Nov 20, 2014 . [27], A soundtrack album was released on October 27, 2014 by Reunion Records. The film switches to its main narrative, in which Cameron attends a Christmas party at his sister's house. (2014). TWEET. Enjoy me explaining why Kirk Cameron is wrong about Christmas, Christianity, and... pretty much everything, in general! Tommy DeNucci’s ‘Ask Athena’ Starts Production Spring 2020, Hulu in September: Here’s Everything Coming and Going, Here’s Everything Coming to and Leaving Hulu in January, IMDb Poll Board Top 5 Worst Films of the 2010s. A large part of the film is Cameron sitting in a car talking to a friend, and that's not interesting to watch. A bigger problem is the misinformation that Cameron spews so authoritatively, some of which runs counter to the Bible and to known history. [11] On Metacritic, the film received a rating of 18 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "overwhelming dislike". The film combines a comedic narrative with educational elements, in order to "put Christ back in Christmas";[7][8] it says that most of Christmas' popular elements are biblical in origin, while criticizing the modern-day view of the holiday, especially from atheists. Instead, he says every little thing about the commercial aspect of Christmas is rightfully there because of tradition and that materialism is actually our saving grace this time of year. 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But there seems to be little doubt that “Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas” is a historically awful film, as mainstream movie critics whose reviews have been collected by Metacritic seem to agree. It was theatrically released by Samuel Goldwyn Films on November 14, 2014. "Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas" is a disjointed mess, structurally pathetic and morally bankrupt as we watch scenes interwoven with little coherency, dialog written and delivered in its most wooden form, and wonderful morals to teach our children, like "materialism is good." This movie is so, so utterly wretched, not only in its execution but also in its conception.Just from a filmmaking perspective, it's extremely shoddy. Cameron then tells everyone to feast, and suggests the audience organize the best dinner possible for Christmas, but not to forget it is a celebration of God. Saving Christmas (also known as Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas) is a 2014 American faith-based Christmas comedy film directed by Darren Doane and written by Doane and Cheston Hervey. His annual Christmas party faltering thanks to his cynical brother-in-law, former Growing Pains star Kirk Cameron attempts to save the day by showing him that Jesus Christ remains a crucial component of the over-commercialized holiday.. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Then after conceiving an infant son "born of the mask", he discovers just how looney child raising can be. Christian, as a gift to his wife, organizes a hip hop dance to symbolize his love of Christmas, set to "Angels We Have Heard on High". "Comedy" scenes have nothing to do with the rest of the story, and are creepily unfunny. When asked why, Christian tells Cameron that he feels the holiday became too commercialized and consumerist, and that he feels uncomfortable with what he believes are Pagan elements of contemporary Christmas celebration. SAVING CHRISTMAS. With "Merry Christmas" being replaced by "Seasons Greetings" and court ordered removal of public nativity scenes, the fruit of Mary's womb is falling on hard times. Cameron encourages Christian and the audience to place nutcracker dolls around Nativity sets to represent Herod's soldiers during the Massacre of the Innocents. But his movie Saving Christmas —part Sunday school lesson, part historical documentary, part skit vignette, part goofy dance-fest—may not be trying to save it from the folks you’d expect. This movie is all about making fun of any Christian who doesn't think like or agree with Kirk Cameron and his company. Kirk's fresh look at Christmas provides Christian the chance to see Christ is where He has always been: at the center of our Christmas celebrations and traditions. SHARE. Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas is a heartwarming tale about how one family learns the true meaning of Christmas when the holidays arrive. Kirk Cameron's 'Saving Christmas' Belittles Christians October 12, 2014 On Friday, November 14, 2014 Kirk Cameron's "Saving Christmas" will be opening in select theaters across the country for only two weeks. Kirk is enjoying the annual Christmas party extravaganza thrown by his sister until he realizes he needs to help out Christian, his brother-in-law, who has a bad case of the bah-humbugs. T elevision star turned Evangelical minister Kirk Cameron took home the top prizes Saturday night at this year’s Razzie Awards, a celebration of the year’s worst films. Cameron tells Christian that he is wrong and recites the story of the Nativity, which is depicted in cartoon form. He exhorts viewers to eat themselves to bursting and buy the biggest ham and the richest butter....but isn't gluttony considered a deadly sin?At no point does he address such issues as helping the poor, feeding the hungry, giving to charity, volunteering, or anything. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Can Kirk save his in-law's opinions on Christmas or will he have to celebrate the holiday without him? Cameron explains that St. Nicholas was the basis for Santa Claus, who was a byproduct of Nicholas' story being diluted by secular culture. Gene, a multi-expressional emoji, sets out on a journey to become a normal emoji. It stars Kirk Cameron as a fictional version of himself. Saving Christmas debuted on 410 screens on November 14, 2014. Cameron goes on to express his views on the contemporary celebration of Christmas, which include his beliefs that atheists have tried to "take the holiday away" and that Santa Claus is a Christian. This seems like a post-hoc attempt to link the Nativity with the Resurrection.Cameron says frankincense and myrrh were "funeral spices." And he does] Saving Christmas (also known as Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas) is a 2014 American faith-based Christmas comedy film directed by Darren Doane and written by Doane and Cheston Hervey. No source claims the manger was stone, or that the Nativity took place in a cave. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Kirk Cameron starts in a biblical look at favorite time-honored traditions and celebrations, stressing the faith elements of the holy season. Kirk Cameron and Bridgette Cameron in 2014’s “Saving Christmas.” The actor’s last film, 2014’s “Saving Christmas,” topped that with a zero percent rating. The Seaver parents sell their house and plan to retire. This Christmas, have your family join with Kirk Cameron’s family and dive headfirst into all the joy, dancing, celebration, feasting, imagination, and traditions that glorify the true ‘reason for the season.’ His annual Christmas party faltering thanks to his cynical brother-in-law, former Growing Pains star Kirk Cameron attempts to save the day by showing him that Jesus Christ remains a crucial component of the over-commercialized holiday.. 109 of 118 people found this review helpful. The movie stars Kirk Cameron as a fictionalized version of himself. By that reasoning, they could also be the skyline of Babylon or Rome, and could represent oppression and slavery. One could also assume that Kirk Cameron is going to save us poor plebs from the culture war by putting Christ back in Christmas like Fox News always tells us. (That's pretty much a direct quote.) A young boy, Danny, tries to prove the existence of Santa by using his intelligence and gadgets. [21][22] Cameron later responded to the low rating, saying that it was due to a campaign on Reddit by "haters and atheists" to purposely lower the film's ratings. On its first weekend, the film came in fifteenth place with ticket sales of $992,087, with a per screen average of $2,420. Cameron criticizes people who feel that the holiday is too commercial, saying that because God took on material form, it is appropriate to celebrate using material things through the giving of expensive gifts. The misadventures of a family with a home business father and a journalist mother. Meanwhile, two guests at the party discuss conspiracy theories. His sainthood was more by word-of-mouth.Cameron makes an elaborate rationalization for Christmas trees relating to the crucifixion and to the Garden of Eden; this connection is very convoluted and labored, and doesn't hold water. This is surprisingly better than Swiped, but certainly the most braindead, obnoxious piece of media I've ever seen. It was theatrically released by Samuel Goldwyn Films on November 14, 2014.[5][6]. Actor and outspoken Christian Kirk Cameron wants to save Christmas. Saving Christmas (also known as Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas) is a 2014 American faith-based Christmas comedy film directed by Darren Doane and written by Doane and Cheston Hervey. Saving Christmas (679) IMDb 1.4 1h 19min 2014 PG Kirk Cameron provides a biblical basis for our favorite time-honored traditions and celebrations, and the inspiration to stand strongly against a culture that wants to trivialize and eliminate the faith elements of this holy season. About the movie: This Christmas, have your family join with Kirk Cameron’s family and dive headfirst into all the joy, dancing, celebration, feasting, imagination, and traditions that glorify the true “reason for the season.” Basil in Greece, the Yule Lads in Iceland, St. Lucy in Croatia, and multiple countries have the gifts delivered by the Magi, angels, or the Christ Child himself. Kirk Cameron really likes Christmas and expects the viewer, if he or she wants to be considered a devout Christian, to like it too. Cameron mentions hot cocoa so many times throughout the course of the film’s 80 minutes, it could be a drinking game. Cameron ties the Nativity directly to the crucifixion, saying that baby Jesus' swaddling cloth was a foreshadowing of his burial shroud, and claims that the gifts of frankincense and myrrh were used to treat dead bodies in a form of primitive embalming. Summary: Kirk Cameron is enjoying sister’s annual Christmas party until he realizes he needs to help out his brother-in-law Christian, who is chock full of no-fun Scroogery. Three musical chipmunks are discovered by an aspiring songwriter who wants to use their amazing singing abilities to become famous. Does Cameron remember Jesus' command to his followers to give away all they had to the poor? Kirk realizes it’s his job to grab Christian by his seasonal sweater and show him Christ where Christ has always been: smack dab at the center of all the Christmas hoopla. Christian complains that several elements of Christmas, most notably Christmas trees, are not biblical in origin. See video: Kirk Cameron Is ‘Saving Christmas’ in New Trailer (Video) Cameron does not want to hear about your history or your science, by the way. Christmas is a bit of an academic hobby of mine. Every year at Christmas time it seems the baby in the manger takes more and more of a backseat to retail sales, Santa Claus, and political correctness. A country music star leaves it all behind to get back to his roots and find his way back to what he really loves. [28], This article is about the movie starring Kirk Cameron. It's a poorly considered analogy that should never have been included.I'm sure I'm missing other bits, but I'm not inclined to go back and watch it again. Although myrrh had been used in Egyptian mummification, frankincense was not, and both were much more commonly used as a sacred incense in Hebrew temples.He goes into detail about Saint Nicholas' life, presenting it as fact, but in truth very little is known for sure about him, and some Christian leaders openly suggest that he may never have existed. Cameron tells Christian the story of Saint Nicholas, including a reenactment of the First Council of Nicaea in which Nicholas violently beats Arius for heresy. But the Gospel of Matthew says the soldiers were sent by Herod AFTER Jesus was born, when Herod was tipped off by the visiting Wise Men that a King of the Jews had been born. Cameron, Christian, and all the party guests breakdance in an extended musical sequence. Kirk Cameron – “Saving Christmas” ... Hello brothers and sisters in Christ, Mr. Kirk Cameron is one of the biggest disappointments of my life. Never mind the many passages where the Bible tells us to set aside worldly things and not be materialistic! This FAQ is empty. Official site. Somehow, I don't think so.Cameron gives the impression of someone who read parts of the Bible long ago, but rather than fit his life to the Bible, he is fitting the Bible to the life he wants to lead, and making one justification after another without ever bothering to double-check if he's remembering it correctly, or if there's something in the Bible that disagrees with him. In Saving Christmas, Cameron, after explaining his views on Christmas directly to the audience, tries to convince his fictional brother-in-law, played by the film's director, that Christmas is still a Christian holiday. [4][3], On Rotten Tomatoes, the film received a rating of 0%, based on 19 reviews, with an average rating of 2.4/10. Cameron further addresses several other concerns Christian has about the historicity of the holiday, including its date and the role of the Three Wise Men. Cameron tells him that Christmas trees were God's idea, since God created trees. What he doesn't expect to find - is true love. [26] The film was also made available on Hulu in March 2016. “Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas,” a faith-based holiday comedy that earned a 0% rating on rottentomatoes.com, received four Razzie Awards at the ceremony at … K irk Cameron’s new Christmas movie is earning all the wrong kinds of distinctions.. There, he notices that his brother-in-law, Christian, is not celebrating like the other guests. During the story, the film depicts some of the biblical events mentioned by Cameron, while he provides narration for the audience. Cameron claims that, after the council, Nicholas went out and began beating heretics for teaching false doctrine, and that "Nicholas was 'bad', in a good way". John Miller faces his sons hope of a being a pitcher on a baseball team, and keeping his recycling business from being shut down by a sly business man. Was this review helpful to you? Can Kirk save his in-law's opinions on Christmas or will he have to celebrate the holiday without him? [16], In The Christian Post, an Evangelical Christian newspaper, Emma Koonse wrote, "[Kirk Cameron] dismisses theories that Christmas is derived in [sic] the pagan celebration of Winter Solstice in Saving Christmas, offering viewers a Biblical reference to items such as the Christmas tree instead. Joseph and Mary then took Jesus and did the Flight into Egypt to save the child's life.Cameron insists the Nativity took place in a cave because the manger was made of stone. Cameron has been a famous actor for years since his appearance on Growing Pains, and families will love to see his return to the screen in what a lovely tale about how a family comes together over the holidays. He also claims that Saint Nicholas is the gift-giver everywhere, also not supported by history. [15] Christy Lemire picked Saving Christmas as the worst film she has ever reviewed. I'm not so sure I would agree, but at the same time, this movie does have some value of showing how even a faithful Christian can fall victim to the sins of pride and arrogance. Instead, "Saving Christmas" is little more than a screed delivered by Kirk Cameron scorning everyone who doesn't celebrate the season as ostentatiously as he does, justifying his attitude with bits and pieces gleaned from the Bible, delivered in … [9] Despite being panned by professional critics, Cameron is convinced that his film’s low rating from IMDB users is the result of “haters,” “pagans” and an atheist conspiracy that was allegedly hatched on Reddit.[10]. It was nominated in six categories for the 35th Golden Raspberry Awards and "won" four, including Worst Picture. It's unsettling to see Cameron stand and claim that it's OK to be materialistic at Christmas, because that's when God came to the Earth in material form. Cameron's presence here is smarmy and smug; he lays out his spiritual views and his friend just gushes about how right Cameron is and how he's helped him see the light and love Christmas and all that. Cameron says Nicholas was "sainted," when in reality Nicholas was never canonized. He and his trusted group go on an intense journey to find the truth of Santa. It also became the lowest-rated film on the IMDb Bottom 100 List within one month of its theatrical release, and is now considered one of the worst films of all time. Cameron explains that presents represent Jerusalem, and that Christmas is "doing what God does", as God has given humanity many gifts. Cameron depicts Nicholas savagely and brutally attacking Arius and beating him with a shepherd's crook, a scene many Christians found objectionable.Cameron depicts the historical Saint Nicholas climbing on a sleigh to deliver presents to children, something he never did in any legend. [13] Billings Gazette named it the worst Christmas movie of all time in 2016,[14] and Will Nicol of Digital Trends included it on his list of the ten worst movies ever made. All that is known for sure is that someone named Nicholas was at one point the Bishop of Myra; everything else is unsure and in the territory of legend and myth.Legend has it that during the Council of Nicaea, Nicholas angrily struck Arius in the face for saying that Jesus and God were separate. 278,663 likes. Kirk's fresh look at Christmas provides Christian the chance to see Christ is where He has always been: at the center of our Christmas celebrations and traditions. Some areas give gifts on Christmas, others at Epiphany, others on St. Nicholas' day, and in some areas the gifts are delivered by someone else entirely, such as La Befana in Italy, St. Kirk is enjoying the annual Christmas party extravaganza thrown by his sister until he realizes he needs to help out Christian, his brother-in-law, who has a bad case of the bah-humbugs. "[17], On November 20, 2014, Cameron responded to the negative reviews by posting on his Facebook page. Had "Saving Christmas" run any longer, Cameron would no doubt have found a way to find the divinity in Frosty, Rudolph, the Grinch, peppermint bark, … Many portions look like home movies. It's clear that Cameron's ego was in overdrive, and this movie is not as much a testament to God as it is an expression of Cameron's arrogance. The Smurfs are tiny blue creatures that live in mushroom houses in a peaceful forest. When the evil wizard Gargamel chases the tiny blue Smurfs out of their village, they tumble from their magical world into New York City. And he doesn't address the parts of Jeremiah which some feel are a commandment against Christmas trees.He claims that gifts piled under the Christmas tree are perfectly acceptable as they are reminiscent of the skyline of Jerusalem. Written by "[19] The attempt resulted in a severe backlash in which Internet users traveled to the Rotten Tomatoes page and condemned the film. A bizarre dance scene at the end is out of place and seems inserted to extend the time. Although Cameron attempts to defend Christmas traditions in Saving Christmas, many Christians remain divided over what the Bible says about celebrating Christ's birth as well as where the varied Christmas traditions originated and what the customs mean in reference to Jesus. Matthew says it was in Joseph's house in Bethlehem, Luke says it was a stable. He also says that each tree represents a Christian cross; breaking the fourth wall, Cameron encourages the audience to visualize a cross every time they see a Christmas tree. In KIRK CAMERON’S SAVING CHRISTMAS, Kirk’s sister’s annual Christmas … [20], Three weeks after the film's release, the film gained additional notoriety when it became the lowest-rated film on IMDb's bottom 100 list. My family still is surprised to remember how ... a Christmas carol, and trails off] [Kirk looks puzzled, but says nothing, hoping "Christian" will explain. Over the course of one evening, an unsuspecting group of twenty-somethings find themselves bombarded by a series of natural disasters and catastrophic events. [10][23], Saving Christmas was released on DVD on November 3, 2015. It was theatrically released by Samuel Goldwyn Films on November 14, 2014. View production, box office, & company info. The film received a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. One is left with the impression that one should only think of one's self and one's immediate family and friends. A group of smart-talking toddlers find themselves at the center of a media mogul's experiment to crack the code to baby talk. Reassured of Christmas' Christian roots, Cameron and Christian return to the party. To give a partial list:Cameron claims that Joseph and Mary were hiding from soldiers sent by Herod to kill all babies being born. Title: Saving Christmas, DVD By: Kirk Cameron Format: DVD Vendor: Provident Films Publication Date: 2015 Weight: 3 ounces UPC: 602341006798 Stock No: WW006798 Many of the faithful have been turned off by this movie, some even going so far as to declare it blasphemous and call Cameron a false prophet. Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas. Pointing out any sort of materialism or commercialism connected to the season is, according to Kirk-logic, anti-Christian. Saving Christmas (or Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas as listed in certain places) is a smug sermon presented by Kirk Cameron lecturing his "bro"-in … Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas Cameron then issues a plea to the audience to make Christmas an overtly religious holiday again, "for our children". EMAIL. [18] He wrote, "Help me storm the gates of Rotten Tomatoes. It's clear he considers himself a better Christian than you. Saving Christmas From Kirk Cameron Kirk Cameron's attempt to hijack the holidays is horrific. Check out our gallery of the 2021 Golden Globe nominees in the leading and supporting acting categories, as the characters they so brilliantly played and in real life, Title: I attended a matinee with five other people at a depressing theater in Burbank, the only place in Los Angeles showing “Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas.” In a framing sequence, Cameron—as himself—addresses the audience from beside a fireplace, explaining his love of Christmas. Christian is convinced by the arguments, but then complains that Santa has co-opted Jesus as the figurehead of the holiday; he further expresses discomfort over the fact that "Santa" is an anagram of "Satan". The toddlers must race against time for the sake of babies everywhere. Tim Avery, an aspiring cartoonist, finds himself in a predicament when his dog stumbles upon the mask of Loki. They repeatedly try to outwit Gargamel, an evil sorcerer, his apprentice, Scruple, and his mangy cat, Azrael. 12 COMMENTS. [12] New York Times film critic Ben Kenigsberg said that Cameron's acting "sounds so forced you half-expect the camera to pull back to reveal hostage takers". Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas was briefly crowned the winner back in 2015, but that was before everyone realised that it wasn't really a film at all. Add the first question. With this knowledge, Christian joyously declares that "Santa is the man". The spirit of the season is really getting to me; I couldn't help but view Kirk Cameron's magnum opus Saving Christmas for the first time! All of you who love Saving Christmas – go rate it at Rotten Tomatoes right now and send the message to all the critics that WE decide what movies we want our families to see. Cameron also criticizes fundamentalist Christians who have politicized the holiday by tying the celebration to Pagan traditions and making accusations that the holiday has become too tied to materialism. Use the HTML below. In its six-week run, the film grossed $2.7 million at the box office against a $500,000 budget. Merry Christmas! Get a sneak peek of the new version of this page. Starring Kirk Cameron, SAVING CHRISTMAS is an engaging film that provides your family with a biblical basis for …
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