Candy Cane Lane promises to be a delightful departure from your typical Christmas movie fare, tempting you to trade your popcorn for a sugary treat!
Amazon has unwrapped an early Christmas gift for all the holiday film enthusiasts out there by releasing its festive original in early December. The movie stars the legendary Eddie Murphy as Chris, a man who finds himself in a yuletide conundrum after making a Christmas wish that leads to some unforeseen consequences. The film’s synopsis reveals that he’s “on a mission to win his neighborhoods annual Christmas home decoration contest.”
In this holiday-genre debut for Murphy, he shares the screen with the talented Tracee Ellis Ross, portraying his wife in this festive film directed by Reginald Hudlin, who previously collaborated with Murphy on the 1992 movie “Boomerang.”
Hudlin enthusiastically shared, “I can say confidently you’ve never seen a holiday movie like this. We have jump scares, car chases and kung-fu fighting, plus all the holiday feels.” He added, “I cant wait for the world to see Candy Cane Lane. Ive wanted to make a Christmas movie my whole life, but I wanted to do something fresh and surprising.”
According to the official film synopsis, Candy Cane Lane unfolds as a “holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhoods annual Christmas home decoration contest and inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life.”
Chris strikes a deal with the mischievous elf, Pepper, played by Jillian Bell, aiming to enhance his chances of winning the competition. However, Pepper’s magic spell brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life, creating havoc in the entire town. To save Christmas, Chris must join forces with his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross) and their three kids, working to break Peppers spell and confront deviously magical characters.
The star-studded cast includes Thaddeus J. Mixson, Ken Marino, Nick Offerman, Robin Thede, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, D.C. Young Fly, Riki Lindhome, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Lombardo Boyar, Danielle Pinnock, and Timothy Simons.
The first official trailer, released on Oct. 12, provides a sneak peek into the Christmas magic awaiting viewers when the holiday film premieres in December. The trailer introduces Eddie Murphy’s character, Chris, a father devoted to Christmas, determined to win his neighborhood’s house-decorating contest. The competitive spirit in Murphy’s character, coupled with the magical wish offered by a pushy elf played by Jillian Bell, ensures that Candy Cane Lane will be both festive and action-packed.
Remember, Candy Cane Lane is an Amazon original, exclusively available on its streaming platform, Prime Video. Get ready for a holiday adventure like never before!
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Our Reader’s Queries
What is the mystery on Candy Cane Lane?
The SLT Academy presents its third annual Holiday Special, Mystery on Candy Cane Lane, a unique jukebox musical. The story follows a skeptical detective from the monochrome city of Noir as he unravels a mysterious case on the colorful Candy Cane Lane.
Is Candy Cane Lane a good movie?
Candy Cane Lane offers a familiar yet delightful holiday adventure for the whole family. This Christmas film, while a bit cliched, still manages to be enjoyable. It has a charm that makes it feel both familiar and likable. On December 20, 2023, it received a 6/10 rating in a full review.
Where is Christmas on Candy Cane Lane filmed?
Candy Cane Lane was shot in El Segundo and Universal Studios Hollywood. The table below contains the exact latitude and longitude coordinates for each filming location.
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Is Candy Cane Lane free on Amazon Prime?
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