The Basics
Where To Watch: Prime Video ($8.99 per month)
Starring: Eddie Murphy, Chris Carver, Tracee Ellis Ross, Carol Carver, Jillian Bell, Pepper, Genneya Walton, Joy Carver, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Nick Carver
Synopsis: Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.
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Critics’ Chatter
“For the most part, though, it’s an exercise in holiday magic that barely musters a spark, executed in such by-the-numbers fashion even a closing outtakes sequence doesn’t yield any laughs.”
-Brian Lowry, CNN | Read Full Review Here
“A madcap medley of deranged ideas that somehow manage to coalesce into a messy but half-decent Crimbo comedy. Just spare a thought for the far more interesting horror film straining to break through.”
-James Dyer, Empire Magazine | Read Full Review Here
“The main thing to say about Candy Cane Lane is that Eddie Murphy is funny in it.”
-Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle | Read Full Review Here
Timeline Talk
“If you need a movie to watch Candy Cane Lane on Amazon Prime is pretty entertaining.”
-Big Teezy – Ridin with Biden! | @TNSouthernLib
“Candy Cane Lane is a fun silly and Christmasy absurd movie that’s easy to watch-rewatch. Eddie Murphy, Traci EllisRoss, Nick Offerman, & a fun cast keep it light funny and fast paced. @reghud directed and delivered the goods. Fun for kids 7+ & adults who’ll love seeing the cast.”
-President Kamala’s Hand (Again) | @MyronJClifton
“Two Black Santas in two different movies in 2023! I’m loving it!!! Candy Cane Lane is a cute & silly Christmas movie. It’s like Blackish meets Jumanji at Christmas. Eddie Murphy & Tracee Ellis Ross did that!”
-Jasmine | D.ata R.ules E.verything A.round M.e | @datasgirl
