'I watched the worst Christmas film of all time - and I was utterly baffled'
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During the height of the festive season, like many other people, I've been spending my free time indulging in the classic Christmas films that are cherished year after year. Home Alone, Elf, Love Actually - there's a plethora of corny yet fantastic Christmas films that (mostly) withstand the test of time and will likely be enjoyed by future generations.
However, not all festive flicks achieve the same level of fame. During an internet deep-dive one evening, I decided to explore some of the less popular Christmas movies out there. READ MORE: Grinch fan theory explains why he looks so different to the other 'whos'.
One film stood out, scoring zero percent on Rotten Tomatoes and topping the IMDB list of the 'Worst Christmas Movies of All Time", reports the Daily Record. That film was Kirk Cameron's Saving Christmas, and I decided to endure it so you don't have to.
The film, released in 2014, stars American actor and evangelist Kirk Cameron and is directed by Darren Doane, who also co-stars. The film's description reads: "Kirk's sister's annual Christmas party is about to be ruined by Christian, his brother-in-law, and Kirk realises he has to show Christian how important Christ is to the holiday season.".
Sounds reasonable enough, I thought. Who doesn't love a cheesy film about the "true meaning" of Christmas? But I was about to embark on one of the most bewildering hour and a half of my life, as nothing about this film made any sense. Opening with a scene straight out of a Christmas card - a roaring fire, stockings hung, and the festive tree - our lead, Kirk, takes his place in an armchair. He launches into a somewhat lacklustre speech about the "true meaning" of Christmas, but from the get-go, it's tough to pin down his views.
