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Watch the official trailer to see the film's naturalistic style and ensemble cast in action: Happy Christmas - Official Trailer Magnolia Pictures & Magnet Releasing YouTube• May 21, 2014 🎬 Film Overview

The dialogue is largely improvised, giving it a raw, "fly-on-the-wall" feel. Happy Christmas

Jude Swanberg (the director's real-life son) is frequently cited by critics at The Washington Post as the highlight of the film. Common Criticisms Watch the official trailer to see the film's

The movie follows (Anna Kendrick), an irresponsible 20-something who moves into the Chicago home of her brother Jeff (Joe Swanberg) and his wife Kelly (Melanie Lynskey) after a breakup. Key Highlights Key Highlights A central arc involves Jenny and

A central arc involves Jenny and her friend Carson (Lena Dunham) helping Kelly reclaim her identity as a writer.

Some reviewers found the film "blobby" or lacking a satisfying conclusion.

If you're looking for a review of Joe Swanberg's 2014 film , it is generally viewed as a low-key "mumblecore" dramedy that values realistic character interactions over a traditional holiday plot.