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Skipping Christmas→Christmas with the Kranks
John Grisham·2004·Director: Joe Roth
60%
Faithfulness
3.6
Book Rating
2.7
Movie Rating
Platform: DVD
Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Dan Aykroyd, Julie Gonzalo
The Book
Luther and Nora Krank decide to skip all Christmas traditions and take a Caribbean cruise instead, but their plans are derailed when their daughter announces she's coming home.
The Film
A couple decides to skip Christmas and go on a Caribbean cruise instead, causing uproar in their festive suburban neighborhood. As they face social backlash and last-minute challenges, they scramble to salvage their holiday spirit.
Key Differences
The film changes the family name to Kranks instead of Krank. The story adds a Caribbean cruise that is not in the book. The tone is more slapstick and less satirical than the novel.
Our Verdict
Read the book firstThe film adaptation takes significant liberties, resulting in a less faithful and more comedic version that lacks the novel's sharp social commentary. Therefore, it is recommended to read the book first for the original experience.
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