Violent Night is a dark holiday comedy that follows a world-weary Santa as he accidently encounters an elite team of mercenaries that have broken into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone hostage. Santa must tap into his old ways to do what must be done to save both the hostages and his holiday.
The film featured a highly creative plot that was easy to follow and successfully blended holiday cheer with brutal, action-packed sequences. While the script was admittedly pretty juvenile, the humor landed well, and the fast-paced action made it easy to overlook the simpler dialogue.
The movie was anchored by an enjoyable lead performance from David Harbour as a jaded, hammer-swinging Santa. He was supported by a talented, diverse cast including John Leguizamo, Alex Hassell, and Beverly D'Angelo. Their performances brought a lot of heart and fun to what could have been a standard home-invasion thriller.
Ultimately, Violent Night was a funny, high-energy ride that reimagined holiday folklore in a way that was both refreshing and thoroughly entertaining.
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