12 Days Of Christmas Eve (2004)

Filled with Christmas cheer, this seasonal comedy looks set to tickle the festive funnybones of viewers looking for some lighthearted, family-oriented entertainment. Calvin Carter (Steven Weber) is a high-powered businessman and modern-day Ebenezer Scrooge who always puts his work before anything else, leaving his family life in disarray. Calvin's misguided dedication to his work doesn't let up on Christmas Eve: instead of settling down in front of a crackling fire and enjoying the holiday season, he stays at work to close a few deals. But when he finally walks home late at night, a snow-strewn street sign topples and falls on his head. Awakening in the hospital, Calvin is given an ultimatum by a tough-as-nails nurse who offers him 12 opportunities to make amends with his family before the day is out. A good-natured tale with a strong moral, 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS EVE is a welcome addition to the canon of similarly themed movies.