Father and stepfather Dusty and Brad join forces to make Christmastime perfect for the children. Their newfound partnership soon gets put to the test when Dusty's old-school, macho dad and Brad's gentle father arrive to turn the holiday upside down. After a sudden change in plans, the four men decide to take the kids to a luxury resort for a fun-filled getaway that turns into a hilarious and chaotic adventure.
Acting
Mel Gibson playing unhinged toxic grandpa is weirdly committed.
Practical Effects
Bowling alley brawl uses gloriously stupid physical comedy.
Director
Sean Anders
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This sequel doubled down on 'masculinity in crisis' comedy just as Hollywood was re-examining Mel Gibson's public redemption arc—making his casting as the 'cool bad grandpa' feel unintentionally meta.
The snowplow climax required building a functional modified snowblower that Wahlberg actually operated on a closed course.
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