I loathe this movie, primarily for its inclusion of porn movie stand-ins and a sex addict as characters in what was marketed as a "Christmas film." Such a dismal waste of talent.

Thought I'd watch this. Expecting Hallmark Channel type feel good Christmas movie. Wait, is that an "R" rating? Hmmmmmm... must be for a couple of f-words, maybe a quick, under the covers sex scene? Still looks endearing...and with major star power. Okay, started watching...so far so good, I can feel the tenderness and set up for the heart strings being pulled, couple of f-words right off the bat...no big deal...all of a sudden, two completely naked porn stars having sex on set...but instead of the typical screaming and grunting, they are having a getting to know each other conversation you would expect at a bar...While thrusting. Then later in the movie, while she is pretending to give a hummer, complete with her head moving back and forth!! Okay...watching this in my living room with lots of family members walking around the house (teenagers on phones, etc...) and here I am watching a porn scene on my TV. Where's the remote ?? WHERE's THE REMOTE....OMG Dad !!! what are you watching?? Hey everyone !! Dad's watching porn !!! Right in front of everyone.... AHHHH ! I can't believe it !!! The kids start texting their friends...OMG my dad is watching porn right in front of us !! I still finished this, later after everyone had gone to their rooms. Still touching and feel good, but did not expect the graphic nudity and sex. Watch at your own risk !!

According to me this movie is a bit overrated. There are total 8 story lines, which are too many. Many of them seemed unnecessary, especially the Martin Freeman one. Laura Linney one is a bit illogical. The best story line is the Colin Firth one and that's what keeps the movie going. To sum it up , its an enjoyable movie

There were several good story lines. The movie would have been much better without the Liam Neeson and Laura Linney stories. The fake porn people could of been dropped too. Next get rid of the dumb guy that goes to Wisconsin and finally fewer pictures of the skinny girl smiling. Bill was great, Hugh and thunder thighs were great and the Portuguese story was great.