The Most INSANE Christmas Rom Com - Nostalgia Critic

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Holiday in Handcuffs is hands down the craziest romantic trash ever associated with Christmas, but does that make it the best or the worst? Find out as the Nostalgia Critic reviews this insane Christmas romantic comedy.
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Holiday in Handcuffs is an American crime comedy television movie that originally aired on ABC Family on December 9, 2007, as a part of the network's 25 Days of Christmas programming block. The film stars Melissa Joan Hart, Mario Lopez, Markie Post, Timothy Bottoms, June Lockhart, Kyle Howard and Vanessa Lee Evigan.
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[@bryanheilman4376]

Wow, I did not ever want to see this movie, great episode though.

[@elementalcobalt1]

Someone should have reached in and kidnapped NC with a blindfold at the end of the this episode. Then they could have started the next one with critic being "forced" to review the next movie.

[@yahboisquishy5561]

Yikes... Unintentionally terrifying... Take your pick. This film is actually kind of scary to me. I have no idea why this would EVER be viewed as cute or funny. It also kind of glorifies felony kidnapping. Thanks for the video Critic.

[@jessiethummel193]

You did a meme hahahahahaha

[@mrflipperinvader7922]

Unaccompanied minors?

[@demh7823]

The writer of this movie watched "Misery" and thought "it would be cute if that was set during Christmas and had a happy ending".

[@AndreNitroX]

That’s what I was thinking!

[@mrclueuin]

Yep! 😄

[@buttonsfan]

Dem H78 that’s completely different, the woman in Misery knew who she was kidnapping

[@Master_Yoda1990]

This was a prequel to Misery. She figured if it got her a husband, it could "help" her become a co author of a book with her favorite author.

[@ihvojd]

And it made me wish this film had a hobbling scene.

[@Thephillips-dj1po]

"You'll see me in an upcoming hallmark movie" "Which one?" "All of them" "Sounds right"

[@barbiquearea]

Nobody does Christmas movies like Hallmark.

[@ntitle3453]

Thephillips 2020 are you talking about Candice Cameron

[@Detroit_Dawg]

Was this Candice Cameron talking?!

[@BreadHart]

Wrestling with wreget?

[@AndrewsMagicandMore]

@Carson Moore Outside of some notable roles in her prime (The Wild Thornberries, Mean Girls etc.)

[@warloxwill]

"We paid a little boy to be her friend... but he gave us our money back" that line is so mean spirited it's hilarious

[@cartooncritique6625]

Even Peter and Lois Griffin would call that bad parenting. XD

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

😂

[@haydenysidro9388]

Even cotton and tilly from king of the hill would say that's bad and they scarred hank so bad he doesn't even realize it

[@tgiacin435]

@@haydenysidro9388when you said Tilly, I was thinking Jennifer Tilly lmao

[@melodyrichardson5051]

"If the genders were swapped, this would be the most terrifying horror film ever!" You mean it's not?

[@BlackCover95]

We’re smart enough to see through its BS, but I bet the filmmakers intended this to be cute and quirky.

[@Surfermario]

Isn't that how most relationships start? A kidnapping and hostage situation. 🙄

[@phreakazoith2237]

That's why they don't market 365 days to be a rom com.

[@DrDolan2000]

+@@Surfermario Oh, yeah, it happens all the time

[@dphoadley2]

Isn't that EXACTLY what Antonio Banderas did in that Spanidh movie with the reluctant porn starlet? Note the actual reference to that VERY movie in the gas station store! And NO, 'Tie me up, 'Tie me down' wasn't horrifying either!

[@captainbirch9835]

Ironically, playing along is likely the best thing to do in this situation, so getting all "lovey dovey" would probably decrease the likelihood of a psychotic person lashing out and harming the hostage. Of course, actually falling in love with the captor is frikin moronic

[@captainbirch2.079]

I was legit about to comment this

[@kenthuang436]

I would play along and send messages using Morse code by pretending to choke a bit, tapping my shoe on the ground, or using any small light to blink on and off. Someone is bound to notice what I’m doing.

[@brideofcthulhu347]

We could rename it "A Very Merry Stockholm Christmas"

[@barbiquearea]

I'm surprised she was allowed back in the restaurant after stealing her boss's antique family musket pistol and using it to kidnap a customer. Seriously people have been banned for life for less.

[@annieandelsieofarendelle3294]

One guy at Disneyland got fired for not smiling enough.

[@justincicconi759]

People have been arrested for less.

[@anikmonette2140]

@@justincicconi759 Just what I wanted to say. Also after that imprisonment she probably would have problems just to find work.

[@furioussherman7265]

People have gone to prison for less.

[@xm_heecka.laddder.job_mx5962]

@@justincicconi759 is the US that strict with stuff, or are you Typical Internet ThisIsAMeanWorld Generalizing

[@tshoemake5945]

Holiday in handcuffs: the Christmas film, where it's a gender swap away from being a blumhouse suspense thriller.

[@ThreadBomb]

I think the script started as a Texas Chain Saw sequel.

[@Lowlightt]

Actually you don't need to gender swap it at all for it to be a lifetime suspense thriller.

[@Hromovlad1]

And people still claim feminism didn't go too far

[@casper6405]

@@ThreadBomb the texas chainsaw christmas massacre

[@tremorsfan]

Oh but don't you see, because he's a man he deserves it.

[@2dudesreview67]

Hallmark movies: What the hell are we smoking when we make these??!!!

[@brettwallace7687]

Yes.

[@barbiquearea]

They're bread and butter is campy, wholesome fun.

[@robbiebrewer6153]

@@barbiquearea which is terrible. I want a angst-filled romantic movie where a man falls in love with his long time best friend who is also a boy

[@oddballasmr7781]

Robbie Brewer I will settle with the guy not being the one who is an idiot, who is walked on, humiliated, and still the one who has to learn the lesson. You placed a gold standard, can I have bronze?

[@SukiNoKoe]

@@robbiebrewer6153 that's easy; just watch BL anime. xD

[@GreatFox42]

"The most insane christmas romcom, huh. Oh I bet it will be weird but probably nothing to warrant this title..." *Actual plot of the movie begins with the girl getting a boyfriend by gunpoint* "...oh"

[@jakimisprime2166]

Try explaining that one to the kids lol

[@XiaoIsMyHusbandBTW]

@jbiehlable even yuno didn’t try to kill him, at first

[@TBustah]

What’s the difference between Hallmark movies and Scooby-Doo? One has formulaic plots, two-dimensional characters, and cartoonish villains who are usually trying to close some sort of real estate deal, and the other has a talking dog in it.

[@jeremyusreevu237]

Why is that the truest statement ever?

[@TBustah]

@@jeremyusreevu237 It’s just something that I noticed last year as my parents were on what must have been at least their dozenth Hallmark movie of the season. No, that’s not an exaggeration. They set their DVR to record pretty much all of them, and then marathon them at night.

[@SteveCarras]

The other also is animated, despite trying to look Disney-ish,aka live action for tv, and has characters with no romantic relationship whatsoever.,

[@kirbysuperstar5494]

And yet scooby doo has more staying power

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

😂😆🤣

[@yahboisquishy5561]

If the genders were swapped, this would be an episode of _Dateline_

[@thing1thing2themediamaniac43]

Or Criminal Minds as it is It's a watered down version of Misery

[@chicostephenson]

Oppressed my ass. Women get away with everything.

[@HeilRay]

It the genders were reverse but still played straight, it's be pulled from holiday circulation. Also the creator would be hashtag cancelled and Twitter shietstorms.

[@Wishbone9]

@Jamie Lee beauty and the beast is fucked up

[@geekworlds9621]

I actually want to see a gender swapped version down to the letter of this movie, just to feed on the reactions. :)

[@jenneacubero1036]

The next time someone says "Beauty and the Beast" is a movie about Stockholm Syndrome, show them this movie.

[@SmashLiXs]

that's a misconception

[@welcometothemetaverse2523]

Huge misconception. Belle asserted herself often. Beast as the captor is the one who sympathizes with Belle and begins to show his kinder side over time, which is technically Lima syndrome.

[@somethingsuperbland8829]

Thank you

[@jessicarichard9358]

nah it's stockholm and siczofenidandia

[@hydrofalls8154]

Yes someone get's it.

[@goreycinema]

If the genders were reversed, this would never have gotten greenlit.

[@SaiOkami777]

Or at the very least be a Christmas Horror film

[@ihvojd]

Either way it’s fuck up no matter the genders

[@cocolime6496]

Dude, after we get shit like 50 shades out there do you honestly think that?

[@-inputoutput]

ya no shit thats y they made the genders like that like fucking duhdoi moron

[@dredre7596]

I’m pretty sure the feminist would go fucking bananas...

[@Tink3rbella100]

Plot twist: her mom did the same thing with her father

[@Echoingsunflowers981]

Tink3rbella100 that makes his actions make a lot more sense now, and I am willing to bet the sister did the same thing too

[@Echoingsunflowers981]

Just realized that’s their brother not the sister’s fiancé

[@kirbysuperstar5494]

I'd belive it

[@jareththegoblinking3191]

So kidnapping is hereditary, how delightful

[@catdogmousecheese]

Actually, there's a hentai anime with that premise. "Hello, mam, I'm your daughter's sex slave" "He meant to say he's my boyfriend"

[@Master_Yoda1990]

Advice of the year: Roll the dice, kidnap someone you're attracted to.

[@Ugly_German_Truths]

Tag and Grab (and keep)?

[@waluigimourner8071]

Thank you, Grand Master Yoda.

[@cartooncritique6625]

I mean that's how dating used to work...back in the Stone Age. XD

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

Wisdom from Jedi Grand Master Yoda

[@lonebattledroid4474]

Instructions unclear. They keep screaming and begging for mercy.

[@TheAllSeeingEye2468]

this would've been the perfect movie for hyper-fan girl to play the role as kidnapper

[@jktuert8630]

She already did in princess diary 2 review.

[@killeing]

omg it would XD

[@Grim_Sister]

They did that. It’s called Misery

[@satinelover4068]

Weird critic didn't think of that

[@azazelgrigori9244]

It'd be funny if she did a review or reaction.

[@cjsmalley5506]

"Lopez doesn't press any charges"? Um, not a lawyer or a cop or even play one on TV but isn't kidnapping one of those crimes that is an automatic charges are pressed thing?

[@galleryofrogues]

Cj Smalley Yep. It’s a federal crime, really fucking serious. The FBI gets involved, it’s a big deal.

[@Visplight]

Well, he can't choose not to press charges, but he can tell the cops that the whole thing was a misunderstanding or prank gone wrong and he won't testify, and the cops will be like "oh, you're cheating with her and lied to hide it from your fiance - gotcha."

[@quincyking010]

kidnapping is a federal crime that are automatic but abduction is not. kidnapping is specifically underage people. abduction is adults. just like rape is a federal crime it requires a person to press charges but pedophilia is a crime that has automatic charges if your suspected of it

[@C.BotBoi]

The only instance where I've seen kidnapping charges being dropped was in the Jayme Closs case, but that's already because her abductor plead guilty to the two murder charges to save Jayme from reliving the trauma over in another trial.

[@dun0790]

In this movie the cops would probably arest him

[@IsleofJaya]

I feel like Hyper Fangirl did this to Critc (before she got married).

[@anarchomando7707]

You think

[@darthsader7089]

Because she did, find his review of Princess Diaries 2.

[@brianalambert1192]

How did he forget to make that joke?!

[@IsleofJaya]

I knew that seemed familiar, I just couldn't remember which review.

[@briankaslewicz6130]

Dont kid yourself, Hyper would do it AFTER getting married too.

[@markthedark595]

Main Character: Thanks for not pressing charges, I really did it this time. NC: dafuq did you do the other time? Ikr lol

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

😂😆🤣

[@ryuuronin9852]

"But my salvation, eh, breakfast." This line is hilarious, I have nothing else to add.

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@SweenyTodd98]

So this guy has the chance to make a phone call and he chooses to call his fiance and tell her to call the cops? I can help but feel like he took an unneeded extra step there, why not just call the cops himself?

[@tinabeana4495]

Maybe he forgot the number? xDD

[@Echoingsunflowers981]

SweenyTodd98 the Stockholm syndrome was already taking hold

[@ElFreakinCid]

Hey, I appreciate that scene simply because it got us a cameo appearance by Lacey from Corner Gas.

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

Sweeney Todd noice!

[@tacaloking4]

because the call history could checked is my guess the extra step makes it harder to figure out the cops are coming

[@MrCanadianbaconeh]

"Don't worry son, I won't tell anyone about your little suicidal episode."

[@lisastar7533]

What suicide episode what do you mean by that or was that just one of the line from the movie

[@jettqk1]

@@lisastar7533 I think he was joking about when David tries to take the wheel from the father and steal the car. Because if David really had been suicidal, that would not have been something to promise not to tell others about.

[@MrCanadianbaconeh]

@@lisastar7533 he tries to crash the car the father says don't worry son I won't tell anyone about this.

[@lisastar7533]

@@jettqk1 ph sorry I don't think I saw that part of the movie

[@GigiGeez]

I've never heard of this, and the second she pulled a gun out on him, I spit out my drink.

[@louisduarte8763]

"Well, THIS escalated quickly!"

[@amberkitti91]

@@louisduarte8763 9

[@KM-xb5pp]

Dude same! I thought it was going to be a fake dating thing.

[@chicostephenson]

I wish I could have seen that. You really didn't see that coming.

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

😂😆🤣

[@DmanDice]

I love how the critic never lets it go that this is a kidnapping situation lol.

[@user-dr2yz8um3d]

“Never lets it go.”

[@at-rexontheinternet1388]

"Can I be the keymaster?" "Y O U W I L L A L L P E R I S H I N F L A M E"

[@SquareCircleStuff]

T-Rex official on yt Why is this comment so funny!?

[@monkekun3033]

I read this in a space marine voice

[@alexjewett7455]

Zool Zool

[@autobotproductions1244]

Then who’s the gate keeper?

[@BugsyFoga]

Man , The Sabrina the Teenage witch Christmas special turned out a lot weirder than I expected

[@Tadicuslegion78]

Stil not as weird as when they did one where Sabrina intentionally shut down Christmas to the whole world because she was in a bad mood.

[@jbearclowater]

Would you prefer the Sabrina reboot series' Christmas special, where a demon tries to turn one of the characters into a wax doll and ghost children try to steal a baby for a witch?

[@ursaminor9780]

Justin Clowater I’ve gotta start watching that show again.

[@Tadicuslegion78]

@@jbearclowater what?

[@jbearclowater]

@@Tadicuslegion78 no lie, that was the Christmas special for the reboot series on Netflix. (The show's actually not bad, if corny at times)

[@ConMan-ye4ou]

This premise would honestly make for a pretty interesting horror movie.

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

Yeah, but that would require common sense and actual cleverness

[@mrcritical6751]

I would actually watch a dark comedy thriller version, although the movie would have to end with Lopez killing her in front of her family and saying “merry Christmas you filthy animal” before escaping

[@ztrb0820]

Misery?

[@evgeshabatikov7904]

Buffalo '66

[@elephantpowerproductions]

Is it too late to review Get Out

[@sorenthefilmbrony]

Fifty Shades Jollier: A Fifty Shades of Grey Christmas

[@kirbysuperstar5494]

DONT GIVE THEM ANY IDEAS

[@Gingersnaps_the_pumpkin_kitty]

I mean it really is.

[@dancepiglover]

Fifty Shades of Red and Green.

[@AlexFurry]

Stop.

[@jakimisprime2166]

That's the best title ive heard

[@IPharted]

"I don't know who brought home the bacon but I'm going to fry it up in a pan" is the best phrase I've ever heard in a RomCom

[@NJGuy1973]

It's a reference to an old commercial for Enjoli perfume.

[@TamsinV]

The amount of overlap between this CHRISTMAS ROM COM and the horror movie "Get Out" is astounding

[@PhoenixRising87]

I almost wish this movie ended with Lopez killing the crazy bitch and her family. I mean, it wouldn't make up for anything else, but at least this movie would have the most satisfying ending possible.

[@TamsinV]

@@PhoenixRising87 That would certainly be infinitely less horrifying than the actual ending, wouldn't it?

[@dracocrusher]

"Okay, I have this idea for a film where a man holds a random woman at gunpoint to force her to be his girlfriend as he takes her to an isolated house for the holiday so she can't physically escape." "Flip the genders and you've got a deal."

[@MrKlausbaudelaire]

A.k.a. Misery. And FYI, this book was also adapted as an episode of the anime "Dantalian no Shokka" xD

[@HAL-st4ll]

Believe it or not. That's exactly what happened with "While You Were Sleeping"

[@timspellman47]

Why is it some people think psychotic women are cute? Being a psychotic human is not funny or cute!

[@erinmiller1433]

timspellman47 Because psychotic and abusive women are QUIRKY! Teehee! 😜

[@Rogue.Rainbow]

In what universe, (asides Stevens) is a psychopathic woman seen as funny or cute?!? Oh...ours......well shit.

[@jp3813]

Because of Harley Quinn.

[@jadaw644]

Ever heard of Yanderes? I don't get it either, but there's a big Fandom for it.

[@funnyblog100]

Unless it is Harley Quinn.

[@dreamlandnightmare]

This actually would have made a good black comedy, if they went in that direction with it.

[@Visplight]

Yeah, just go full crazy with it, and I'd watch.

[@BountifulGames]

@@Visplight this could be the plot of a madea movie no doubt

[@INoahGuy1]

Would've loved to see this be like Ready or Not meets Tucker and Dale vs. Evil.

[@azazelgrigori9244]

It's terrible, but hilariously terrible.

[@xBloodxFangx]

To be fair, Mario Lopez is one of the most decently pleasant person on this planet, so if he was kidnapped he'd probably act like this.

[@Delightfully_Witchy]

Consider this: David Letterman was so friendly with the stalker breaking into his house, he was on first name basis with her and it was so routine for the cops to take her away, they chatted pleasantly with her. I'm going to say the movie's initial plot isn't too our there.

[@Sairin13]

This would be such an interesting third act twist, I almost want to see it remade, but instead we start at them arriving for Christmas, and things just start getting more and more nuts until finally it's revealed that her boyfriend has been kidnapped, it just flows better I it escalates in insanity.

[@Rbills02]

As a theatre major I appreciate a good “Chekov’s Gun” reference.

[@Excelsior_15]

How'd you miss the " I make more money than any of those girls on the streets" obvious joke?

[@brenyatta]

Too easy, plus, KZbin doesn’t like that

[@funnyblog100]

Brenyatta You can still imply that.

[@Excelsior_15]

@@brenyatta KZbin doesn't like repeating literally what's in the movie?

[@ursaminor9780]

Yeesh, and people think Beauty and the Beast romanticizes Stockholm Syndrome. Son of a B, he beat me to it.

[@dracocrusher]

Except it doesn't? She chooses to stay on her own to save her father and then runs off once things start getting rough. If there weren't wolves there to stop her, Belle would have totally just been back to her old town as everyone in the castle just dies because the Beast took his sweet time getting some character development.

[@SmashLiXs]

actually that's a misconception

[@welcometothemetaverse2523]

@@billygreci9739 Yes, it's called Lima Syndrome, not Stockholm.

[@welcometothemetaverse2523]

@@billygreci9739 Well...Stockholm is psychological and causes the captive to become completely submissive to the captor. They fall into denial, which makes them more forgiving to abuse or manipulation, even willing to blame themselves for the sake of their own survival. The psychological damage can can shred self-esteem and cause a cycle of returning to their abusive relationships. Lima Syndrome, in a sense, is better. It doesn't generally apply to the captor falling in love with the captive but rather the captor gaining sympathy and compassion for the captive, so they're more likely not to hurt them. They will talk with them, feed them, and treat any illnesses or injuries. In some cases, the captive may form a friendship with the captive, feel guilt and even consider their freedom. So it's basically human empathy over anything.

[@Bees_Wear_Sweaters]

Isn’t there a criminal minds episode like this?

[@crackerjack0349]

Jess Stashe i bet

[@alexjewett7455]

If there is, this movie is probably based off it.

[@Guntherson220]

I'm not sure but I do know there is a Disney movie that just has the genders were reversed Beauty and the Beast.

[@kirbysuperstar5494]

Most likely

[@davido3927]

This is like a yandere story without tons of stalking before the kidnapping.

[@cartooncritique6625]

Merry Christmas, Senpai! XD

[@mrrunodan8119]

@jbiehlable You know the cartoon network cartoon Chowder?

[@somethingsuperbland8829]

@jbiehlable I’m not your boyfriend!!!

[@somethingsuperbland8829]

@jbiehlable thanks

[@javianwilliams7463]

3:53 “Heh, they literally beeped him out!”

[@chasehedges6775]

That's what they should have done to this movie. Beeped it out of existence.

[@annieandelsieofarendelle3294]

Stockholm Syndrome: The Movie.

[@barbiquearea]

More like Taken Hostage: The Movie

[@BethGoth15]

Beauty and the Beast Christmas film

[@supermariof0521]

@@BethGoth15 Sadly there was an actual "Beauty and the Beast" Christmas film. It was awful.

[@haihai9022]

@@supermariof0521 Sadly, there is another BATB sequel. It's called Belle's magical world. It's an awful film in every way possible and is widely considered the worst Disney sequel ever made and I very easily see why said sequel is the middle finger of the BATB saga

[@supermariof0521]

@@haihai9022 I've heard about that sequel on my VHS copy of "BATB: The Enchanted Christmas".

[@TheKillzone32]

"And that is how I met your mother"

[@klimmr]

19:48 Even Shyamalan wouldn't write a line that crazy.

[@incognitoburrito7458]

Someone should make a movie that seems like a rom com at first with some creepy undertones and then completely twist the story into a terrifying horror. To make it so subtle that the hints would go right under the audience's nose's and at the end, would really scare them into thinking that these modern, cutesy, unrealistic, low-key abusive rom coms shouldn't just be looked at so lightly. Because in the end in real life, your adorable little romantic story is going to turn out like a horror story if you don't take healthy relationships seriously.

[@alibrennan5977]

Yeah! Go doki doki literature club on there asses

[@godemperorofmankind3.091]

Red Eye is somewhat like that. though Cillian Murphy is so creepy i think most people caught on that hes gonna be the villain

[@dromalloma2651]

So... Fatal Attraction?

[@somethingsuperbland8829]

Seriously anything to call out shit like this, 50 shades, and 365 days. This stuff pisses me off so much

[@ezelfrancisco1349]

So a rom-com version of Heathers?

[@astropunch101]

Based on the title, I legit though Doug was reviewing a Christmas Porno

[@dylanbeebehive2024]

If it was.....this would have been a crossover review with THE CINEMA SNOB

[@royshaheer]

This would have worked if the thumbnail was crazy

[@klimmr]

You mean it's not?

[@robythemythosman9392]

OMG this movie! My mother and sisters love this movie (quite: "it's so romantic" me: "you have a scary idea of romance") We watch it every Christmas.

[@BlackCover95]

Be on the lookout for any new beaus they bring.

[@gafrers]

So you have been kidnapped by 2 women that wants you think they are your mom and sister thru multiple viewing of this movie. 😂

[@amberj6482]

I love it because it *is* batshit. Regular Christmas rom coms make me twitchy

[@ChrisNeufeldMusic]

The OREO commercial parody had me laughing, “What the frick?” 😂😂😂

[@Lesley_RedRhody]

Chris Neufeld I was almost expecting to see Doug bust out his *I 🍩 DONUTS* shirt.

[@chicostephenson]

Yeah where the hell did that come from?

[@HeilRay]

Uh oh here comes young Bill Cosby again.

[@Rogue.Rainbow]

No, please not again!

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

I chocked on my drink when the gunshots happened 😂😆🤣

[@TotallyHuman]

There's something to be said, in general, for the long haul of a hostage situation. If it's a week or something like that, both parties really do have to play along or the victim will go crazy or the kidnapper will lose control and shoot them before they get whatever they want.

[@katsarelas1947]

I mentioned to my parents today “so I saw this one video about a Christmas movie-“ Apparently this is what started their tradition of making fun of Christmas movies every year I thank you for this connection you’ve formed, friend ❤️

[@MrKlausbaudelaire]

"he doesn't have Stockholm syndrom, he have Coppenhagen, Olso and Helsinki syndrom!" had to pause the video to laugh xD

[@zackieburke9253]

A scandinavian smörgåsbord of identifying with your captors!

[@jrlpixels421]

"I am a Barbie girl in a Barbie world," Doug Walker 2019

[@MasterCharlie104]

Compared to these two The Joker and Harley Quinn might as well be the healthiest couple on the planet.

[@ExtremeMadnessX]

Isn't Harley Quinn broke up with Joker?

[@MasterCharlie104]

Extreme Madness Depends on what version. Besides I think they flip back forth between being split up and together.

[@cocolime6496]

I dunno. Even the 'sane' victim isn't behaving in a totally rational way. Maybe they're kind of perfect for each other

[@SA80TAGE]

@@MasterCharlie104 no, in main universe they've been split for quite some time, she is her own character with her own line of books now, and is more of an anti-hero.

[@-lijosu-]

@@cocolime6496 because being mentally fucked is ok if your love interest is mentally fucked too just got to keep the freaks away from the normies and everyones happy

[@Loopyboy447]

If the roles were reversed, this movie would air on Lifetime.

[@jp3813]

Or on Disney.

[@lewid019]

@@jp3813 so just disney...😊

[@greyhad6548]

Sounds about right.

[@haljordan777]

@@jp3813 This movie aired on ABC Family, which is owned by Disney. That said, I wouldn't be surprised if Disney did a remake with the roles reversed. It would probably be a Freeform psychological suspense thriller.

[@jp3813]

@@haljordan777 Beauty and the Beast

[@LucyLioness100]

Only the director of “Pluto Nash” could helm a “romantic” story as insane as this

[@wrenpeach6707]

When he said the title I actually said "Yes!" out loud. This movie is fucking ridiculous and I can't wait to watch this review.

[@ihvojd]

Wren Peach were you satisfied?

[@wrenpeach6707]

@@ihvojd Highly

[@bennyd.1862]

This makes Christian Grey and Anastasia Steel look like a healthy couple.

[@NeroWalker]

Well technically they are lol none of them kidnapped each other by gun to my knowledge

[@yahboisquishy5561]

The difference is that Grey is rich. Remember the old saying, if Christian Grey was poor, _50 Shades_ would be an episode of _CSI_

[@monsterhanna6691]

@@yahboisquishy5561 Him being rich has nothing to do with it.

[@monsterhanna6691]

Their relationship isn't even close to being toxic; they're just a normal couple, even WITH the BDSM elements.

[@kenthuang436]

The main characters of Redeeming Love are more believable and loving than this movie and remember that Redeeming Love is about a guy who mistreats a woman he has kidnapped and is holding hostage so badly that she literally runs away from him three times only to be dragged back into the cabin literally in the middle of the woods and the man originally forced the woman to wear his dead sister’s clothing.

[@ParkerM]

"They're films we know are bad" so Hallmark movies

[@becuaseimbored3481]

Mine are lifetime dramas

[@GraemeGunn]

How did you miss an entire word? Instead of a typo, you've missed an entire WORD.

[@saiyanc137]

*they’re

[@MrCanadianbaconeh]

these play all the time in my mothers house. When I come to visit it makes me die a little.

[@jeffbrehove2614]

Be careful. When it first tastes bad, you get used to it. Then you accept it and then you become addicted to it

[@LetsPlayCrazy]

NC: "This is the weirdest shit!" Me: "Ahhh he's just doing a bit. It's probably a bit quirky!" Me after the review: "... :o ..." Me after reflecting a bit: "You know... the Phrase 'Daddy would you like some Sausages' really isn't THAT weird if you really think about it..."

[@jennywc]

That Oreo cookie commercial makes me laugh hysterically every time!

[@tannerprice2018]

I’m convinced the first draft of this was meant for a Stockholm film. There’s no way it couldn’t have been.

[@alexjewett7455]

18:18 hostage: wait, why am *I* comforting you?! You kidnapped me!

[@ajtheva6694]

"Its nice seeing a movie where you know the cast is going to hell" And everyone watching this movie will be dragged along with them

[@demoneon9527]

Alex Jones good.

[@ursaminor9780]

Heh, I read this just as it was being said. Also, too true.

[@mongothemagnificent7371]

I'll be driving the short bus!

[@DrDolan2000]

Not if I'm hanging onto a Titan Christmas tree

[@fabiovarra3698]

@@Jarod-vg9wq yeah good luck with that

[@sonofage]

wait, you're telling me, that it's wrong to kidnap someone to make them fall in love with you? crap, i got to rethink my life. sincerely, harvey winestein

[@KoopaKontroller]

"You're going to f**king jail." Well only if you assume kidnapping would give her a year or less. You should be saying PRISON.

[@muddashucka9743]

Realistically, it's unlikely she'd even get jail.

[@bigbaddawg101]

Getting kidnapped by a crazy woman is just another Tuesday for Mario Lopez.

[@BenTheBeanYT]

This is why Wednesday’s don’t destroy my week before Friday gets here

[@NABIL7]

Please, for 2020, react to Percy Jackson : Sea of Monsters.

[@ghostking7853]

He needs to read the book first though. That way he REALLY understands why it's so hated.

[@alexanderkennedy3736]

This ^

[@hyperstormx3194]

Especially since I can't find the Lost in Adaptation review of it anymore.

[@barbiquearea]

To be fair it wasn't as bad as the first one. Actually quite watchable.

[@majesticsideburns6682]

@@barbiquearea watchable, yes, faithful, more so, than the first one but still not as faithful as it could be

[@theponydalek7923]

"Holiday in handcuffs" It actually took me a second for it to actually process what I just heard

[@DramaQueenIsQueen]

This movie makes Bella and Edwards relationship look perfectly healthy.

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

Twilight Christmas Special would be an amazing catastrophe

[@gageperuti5519]

Hell, the romance in the Fifty Shades movies were less icky than this. At least all the stuff they did in those movies was consensual.

[@arbiterskiss6692]

@@questworldiangreenknight7455 Now I want that made just to see it reviewed.

[@aeoligarlic4024]

At least they're both attracted to eachother lol

[@juliebogen1797]

Why on this entire earth would you call waitressing an "easy job"

[@Sate12]

Her job isn't easy because she is a waitress her job is easy because she just kind of stands there

[@alexjewett7455]

I know i couldn't be a waiter... Mostly because I don't like people and social interaction makes me uncomfortable.

[@tristanhartup4936]

I used to be a waiter, hated every minute of it.

[@lordultimus559]

My first thought at seeing that thumbnail was, "Oh shit, Doug's covering THAT movie!"

[@louisduarte8763]

My first thought reading the title: "Kinky!" And even the movie itself agreed with me!

[@ShivShrike]

Who is this movie for? Lonely psychopath women in their late 20’s

[@at-rexontheinternet1388]

*"S O R E L A T I B L E"*

[@bobboringname9021]

yes

[@Kenny-wr3ky]

Soo modern feminists.

[@Visplight]

Guys with a very specific kink?

[@steina1543]

I wouldn't be surprised if some writers were lonely and put their sick fantasies into the movie

[@fortherecord1569]

So, the fiance just wanted a picture perfect wedding with the man that she loves? PFFT, dump her. Clearly SHE'S the one who's CRAZY!

[@godemperorofmankind3.091]

i think its because she wasnt giving him any choice in the matter but i see your point

[@muddashucka9743]

She kidnapped a man at gunpoint to fulfil her own selfish desires. She is indeed the crazy one.

[@aunrah02]

"I lost alot because of you." (Such as your freedom, your dignity, & now your slef respect) "But I realized, that I don't want any of those things." Bruh...

[@SirKirk2000]

Bruh

[@thatblindgamer726]

"They're films we know are bad." AKA Every Hallmark movie ever

[@barbiquearea]

They're a D rate, direct to DVD production company. What do you expect?

[@jessicarichard9358]

Of course it is

[@thequietestengine]

As crazy as the movie was, I really hated the ending. Him falling in love with her just was utterly pointless. It woulda been a pretty crazy but fun movie if not for that but it's one of those 'aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand they went there'. Still.... not as bad as the 50 shades trilogy, so there's that

[@sebastianemond5313]

1:23 - 1:31 Lois Griffin: "Don we now our gay apparel." Brian Griffin: "... Doesn't get any gayer than this."

[@elimDBZ]

Nice callback to the very first and oldest family guy Christmas episode.

[@galleryofrogues]

PAPER TOWELS!!!!

[@SukiNoKoe]

@@galleryofrogues "IT FALLS OUT OF MY HOLLY JOLLY BUTT!!"

[@ryanlesica9232]

I’m convinced this was originally written as a horror film. Like a Christmas version of “The Loved Ones”.

[@phreakazoith2237]

that gas station and its patron would fit into every slasher movie one can imagine

[@I_am_ENSanity]

*Woman threatens to kill me if I don't pretend to be her boyfriend. Sadly for her, I'm actually extremely depressed and have been looking for a way to die that I can justify to myself.*

[@sapphirejones4765]

mood tbch..hope you feel better soon

[@I_am_ENSanity]

@@sapphirejones4765 Thanks, hopefully the antidepressants work.

[@mr.dinosaur1610]

@@I_am_ENSanity need a hug?

[@liamdude5722]

You like jazz? NO!!! You know, for someone who supposedly likes that movie, he sure makes fun of it a lot

[@keelanbarron928]

I'm sure it was rob who wrote that.

[@Delancreus]

You can like a movie and make fun of it

[@BreadHart]

Is making fun of the meme

[@julieporter7805]

Sometimes it's more fun to make fun of a movie you like. It's like teasing your best friend.

[@nbaweeklies9147]

Dude part of liking it is being able to make fun of it so much 😂😂😂

[@MadameChristie]

Critic, I think I have a crazier Christmas movie for you: Snow. Yeah it's just called snow. Santa has to rescue one of his reindeer from a...zoo I think? And a big game hunter/poacher (think flesh and blood Gaston). Also, Santa is young and hot and finds his Mrs. Claus...and has to convince hee to come live with him in complete isolation in the North Pole (no elves in this one, so Santa's...a little odd). Stars the guy who played the park ranger in the live action Yogi Bear. And it got a sequel.

[@jeremyusreevu237]

That sounds awesome. Awesomely bad.

[@Ninji5]

8:35 funny editing there Doug! That actually made me laugh so hard I missed the joke and had to watch it again

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

😂😆🤣😂😆🤣

[@andrewsmythe3306]

Sabrina's loft is giving Jeff Bezos' house a run for its money.

[@JL-VA]

“A little forced” *Grinch link pops up*

[@oppakunn328]

This like a Christmas version of The Get Out

[@connorcaldwell588]

The words do not exist to describe how horrified I am by this movie!

[@SSBroly965]

Is there some hollywood rule that says every actor/celebrity has to do a shitty hallmark movie at some point in their career?

[@NJGuy1973]

The rule is: if you have two failed pilots or three box office bombs within a six-year period, you have to do one Hallmark movie.

[@mckenzie.latham91]

Hallmark movie actors are all B-movie actors and or tv actors, rarely ever will a a-list celebrity ever be in one.

[@misspriss2482]

@@mckenzie.latham91 To be fair, a lot of them are Christians and know that they won't have to compromise their morals to make a living.

[@mckenzie.latham91]

@@misspriss2482 Anyone whose read the bible knows it’s nothing but christians compromising their morals to make a living.

[@jerraldwest8531]

In addition to being the meanest little conveyor belt christmas B movie, it's also the most pervy.

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

RomComs give me a reason to like Christmas a little less

[@JaePhalcon]

Their so fun to drink and make fun of

[@jamesgatz4490]

@Razh 80 hehe, finger-cuffs. Hehe

[@RaikanGinro]

Where's your mustache?

[@barbiquearea]

I think Alex Meyers put it best when he pointed out that; "Christmas movies are supposed to give you a feeling of nostalgia, for a Christmas you've never actually experienced once in your life."

[@keelanbarron928]

Even ones that have nothing to do with christmas?

[@theswapmeetflea]

This is giving me a "Get Out" vibe

[@deborahamos5401]

didn't he actually get out though?

[@PhoenixRising87]

...except the family weren't (knowingly) in on the plot.

[@iamchristian1129]

I honestly would love a Polar Express review

[@BigRion16]

Christian Salgado I would love a the legend of frosty the snowman since it’s a bad movie

[@legoking6165]

But I like that movie.

[@iamchristian1129]

Legoking 616 I’m not saying, it’s a bad movie, I’m just saying because it’s a great Christmas film

[@sentient5]

Creepy live-action Jack frost, anyone?

[@legoking6165]

@@sentient5 I think he already reviewed that one a few years back.

[@ShadowWolfRising]

"Acting like the cast of Gilmore Girls." I feel like the cast of Gilmore Girls would take this more seriously. This is one of your funnier reviews.

[@dingdongbells3314]

14:40 How the hell did you manage to sit in that chair on the couch without it falling over and cracking your skull open on the floor? I DEMAND to see an in-depth 45 minute making of explaining how you pulled that off.

[@superrazor7617]

You gotta have a perfect sofa for that

[@octo-generaljones8691]

Just when you thought Christmas couldn’t get any weirder.

[@jamesgatz4490]

GREMLINS was pretty weird

[@chasehedges6775]

It just gets weirder. And doesn't stop from there.

[@mrcritical6751]

And people think Die Hard is a quintessential holiday kidnapping film

[@welcometothemetaverse2523]

Santa Claus vs. the Martians ....I think that was a thing.

[@mrcritical6751]

That’s Santa Claus Conquers The Martians and that film is hilarious

[@mandelabutterfly9162]

Holiday in Handcuffs? Sounds like my uncle's kind of movie.

[@chasehedges6775]

I never even knew this movie existed.

[@tassadar7945]

So he's the owner of that gas station?

[@GigiGeez]

I was expecting a lot more kink and a lot less crime, *boy howdy was I wrong.*

[@darthsader7089]

@@chasehedges6775 I did, but I forgot.

[@wrenpeach6707]

16:30 "Jesus Christ! I mean, every single part of that makes sense, but Jesus Christ!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@TREDEUCETRL32]

4:45 "Im off to be Billy Zane acting as Mark Ruffalo." Almost killed me lol