julian kennedy I can't quite put my finger on it. This special starts out bad, possibly purposely so, with Amy Poehler hamming it up something awful. But it grows on you with memories of Christmas's past. By the time Murray is singing a surprising non-rapey version of Baby it's Cold Outside we are in full Christmas swing. Capped off with a blast of nostalgia for Christmas Specials past with a surprisingly talented Miley Cyrus and a ridiculously charming George Clooney.I used to be a Love Actually Christmas Eve traditionalist. This however has been my go to Christmas special the last two years and I see no reason not to continue that tradition again next year.

Tom Rombouts Just saw this on DVD, a little more than a year after it came out. Sure, it is not that "funny" if you are expecting SNL level comedy, but I really enjoyed it. First, I had never heard the song "Christmas Blues" before. Not bad at all. And the later group performance of "Fairytale of New York" (originally by The Pogues from the late 1980's) was just great. (I guess I have to write a little more - right now my review is not long enough for IMDb.) It was interesting to see David Johansen (aka Buster Poindexter) of the New York Dolls. I see that he was also in the 1988 Bill Murray film "Scrooged". And I was not familiar with Jenny Lewis, but she is a very good singer. I got this on a whim, but am really glad that I saw it.

nieliniowy Pretentious, boring, unfunny insult for everyone who loves music, Bill Murray's great acting creations, and most of all, Christmas special atmosphere and all good what comes with this time. So question is: why is Bill Murray doing this? Is this a quick buck action? Or is this more like a: I am a Bill Murray so, whatever I do, even if it is not funny, even if I can't properly sing one note, even if the whole plot has 0 substance and I have perfect knowledge about that, it is good enough, because it's me, Bill Murray? I got information for Mr Murray: don't do it again man! It can be danger for your health, not to mention other things like a loosing whole credibility. There are other interesting things worth of few words, e.g. Miley Cyrus as an Icon of almost Marian virginity singing Silent Night wearing playboy bunny Christmas costume, but let's just forget it. That was dedicated to those who like Christmas backwards and was even more emphasizing main question of whole undertaking: why Bill? Why?!

morrison-dylan-fan With Christmas coming up,I was intrigued to discover that Bill Murray had reunited with Sofia Coppola to do a "holiday special" for Netflix,which led to me getting ready to find out how Murray this Christmas could be.The plot:Getting set to film his X-Mas special in a hotel filled with celebrity guests,Bill Murray is told that he will have to perform the show on his own and without a live audience,due to the blizzard stopping anyone from getting out. Fearing that no one will see the special,Murray's hopes start to shine when he spots Chris Rock stuck in the weather,and drags him in as a guest.View on the film:Taking place largely in a hotel,co-writer/(along with Mitch Glazer & Bill Murray)director Sofia Coppola gives the trim 56 minute running time a touch of Christmas glamour,by surrounding the hotel in snowy whites which create a strong feeling of being stuck in the hotel.For the screenplay the writers take a satirical view at the fake world of TV Christmas specials,as the hilariously stiff exchanges between Chris Rock & Bill Murray recall the infamous Bing Crosby and David Bowie X-Mas special,whilst a dive into Murray's dreams reveal the diva attitude for an X-Mas special to solely focus on the host.Whilst the special offers some satirical lights,the writers struggle to keep the lively atmosphere of an X-Mas special bubbling away,with the extremely abrupt ending strongly suggesting that the film makers were unable to come up with a grand final that Christmas specials are known for.Joined by a wise-cracking Paul Shaffer and a humble Jason Schwartzman,Bill Murray gives a terrific performance as himself,with Murray showing himself to be bitter and completely lacking in enthusiasm for the holiday season,as Bill wishes everyone a Murray Christmas.