Like an athletics meet boasting a line-up of record-breaking track and field stars, who are then asked to compete on space hoppers, Christmas With The Coopers assembles a fine cast of Oscar winners and nominees, then squanders their potential in thankless, underwritten roles.
Jessie Nelson's saccharine comedy drama sees four generations of a dysfunctional family gather to share tidings of discomfort and joy.
Some of the dialogue wouldn't sound out of place on the inside of a greetings card...
