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Dashing Through the Snow

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Eddie Garrick (Chris "Ludacris" Bridges) is a good-hearted man who has turned his back on Christmas due to a traumatic childhood experience. At the request of his wife Allison Garrick (Teyonah Parris), from whom he is separated, Eddie takes his 9-year-old daughter Charlotte (Madison Skye Validum) to work with him on Christmas Eve, where they meet a mysterious man in a red suit named Nick (Lil Rel Howery). Eddie, who is a social worker, thinks the man is delusional and needs professional help, but when he evokes the wrath of a local politician (Oscar Nuñez), he and his daughter are taken on a magical adventure that just might restore his faith in Christmas.
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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Director Tim Story and screenwriter Scott Rosenberg keep this one peppy and fun throughout, but it is the pairing of Howery and Bridges as a griping holiday naysayer that really make it jingle all the way. Rated: 3/4 Nov 27, 2023 Full Review Owen Gleiberman Variety In its way, the movie takes you back: to that Christmas present you still remember, the one that touched a chord in you and meant everything. Nov 20, 2023 Full Review Monica Castillo RogerEbert.com “Dashing Through the Snow” has all the makings of the kind of movie parents will throw on for their kids in desperation to find something new and walk away in the hope they’re not asked to watch it with them. Rated: 1/4 Nov 17, 2023 Full Review Joshua Ryan FandomWire Dashing Through the Snow is the type of joyless holiday entertainment that drains cheer rather than delivers it. Yes, it’s a straight to streaming release. No, that is not an excuse for subpar content. Rated: 2/10 Jul 28, 2024 Full Review Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com Audiences shouldn’t try to go too deep into this silly but warm film to have fun. It’s a sweet adventure that is okay to forget after the 90 minutes are up. Rated: 3/5 Jul 4, 2024 Full Review Dylan Duggan That Shelf It’s carried by Ludacris and Lil Rel Howery’s performances, but as much as they make an enjoyable comedic duo, it’s doubtful the film as a whole will earn a spot on many people’s essential holiday season watch lists. Dec 28, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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matthias s **2.5/5 Stars** *Dashing Through the Snow* is exactly what I thought it’d be: a predictable but entertaining Christmas flick. I went in with low expectations, and it pretty much delivered on that level. Ludacris is okay, but let’s be real—acting isn’t his strong suit. I was actually worried about Lil Rel playing Santa, but he ended up being the highlight. He’s funny, charming, and brought some much-needed energy to the whole thing. The villains, though? Total flop. Their plotline was so basic and predictable it felt like they just threw it in to fill time. On the plus side, the movie has a great soundtrack that sets the holiday mood perfectly. It’s not a game-changer or even close to the best Christmas movie out there, but I wasn’t bored. If you like cheesy holiday fun and don’t mind some flaws, it’s worth a casual watch. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/03/24 Full Review Tiffany N This is a warm and funny comedy full of holiday cheer. My favorite character was Nick (Santa), the actor was convincing. It's a must see for the family during the holidays. 🎅🏾 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/03/24 Full Review Timothy E It was good to see Ludacris and Lil Rel Howery together. The movie was hilarious. I would like to see Lil Rel Howery in more movies like this and some action movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/01/24 Full Review Justin K Don't let the negative reviews fool you. This movie is very good and so much fun. I enjoyed it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/24/24 Full Review Alicia C The perfect new age Christmas film for the whole family. It’s funny, it’s sweet, it’s exciting, and it’s relatable. Love all the actors in it too, they make a great team. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/20/24 Full Review Koi P Mildy humorous. Entertaining and fun. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/19/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Eddie Garrick (Chris "Ludacris" Bridges) is a good-hearted man who has turned his back on Christmas due to a traumatic childhood experience. At the request of his wife Allison Garrick (Teyonah Parris), from whom he is separated, Eddie takes his 9-year-old daughter Charlotte (Madison Skye Validum) to work with him on Christmas Eve, where they meet a mysterious man in a red suit named Nick (Lil Rel Howery). Eddie, who is a social worker, thinks the man is delusional and needs professional help, but when he evokes the wrath of a local politician (Oscar Nuñez), he and his daughter are taken on a magical adventure that just might restore his faith in Christmas.
Director
Tim Story
Producer
John Jacobs, Will Packer, Tim Story, Jessica Virtue
Screenwriter
Scott Rosenberg, Paula Pell
Distributor
Disney+
Production Co
Smart Entertainment, Will Packer Productions, Walt Disney Pictures
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Holiday, Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 17, 2023
Runtime
1h 30m
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