Apple TVDeck the Halls (2006)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.5
Overview
Determined to unseat Steve Finch's reign as the town's holiday season king, Buddy Hall plasters his house with so many decorative lights that it'll be visible from space! When their wives bond, and their kids follow suit, the two men only escalate their rivalry - and their decorating.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Determined to unseat Steve Finch's reign as the town's holiday season king, Buddy Hall plasters his house with so many decorative lights that it'll be visible from space! When their wives bond, and their kids follow suit, the two men only escalate their rivalry - and their decorating.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central conflict is an apolitical neighborly rivalry over Christmas decorations, and its resolution champions universal themes of family, community, and the true spirit of Christmas over individual ambition, resulting in a neutral political stance.
The movie features a predominantly traditional cast with no explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative centers on a comedic rivalry between two white, male protagonists, without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film, centered on Christmas, satirizes the commercialism and competitive excesses of the holiday but ultimately affirms the positive values of family, community, and generosity associated with the 'spirit of Christmas.' The narrative aligns with the dignity and virtues often attributed to the holiday's underlying message.
Deck the Halls does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The story focuses entirely on the competitive relationship between two neighboring families and their holiday celebrations, with no content related to queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Deck the Halls (2006) is an original film and does not adapt characters from prior source material, historical records, or previous installments. All characters were created for this specific movie, thus precluding any gender swaps.
Deck the Halls (2006) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments from which character races could be established and subsequently altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
3.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.1
5.6
Critic Ratings
0.6
2.8
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