People at work are partying, as it is December 23rd, but Michael is slaving over the books. In comes his boss, and tells him a massive and complex presentation must be completed by December 26th. Michael has a party planned at his house for that night, but he is so afraid of losing his job, that he will do anything to keep it, and is in complete denial of anything otherwise. He is a bit portly and a loner. But who should show up at his house for his party but beautiful Cindy, who invites Michael to her family's house for Christmas, and he can take his work with him. Her family turns out to be very unusual to say the least, and it is played very much tongue in cheek. It is clearly not a normal family, but played as if everything is perfectly normal. And that, along with Michael's performance makes the film so fascinating. And Michael's boss has a way of encouraging him to finish his work job, which he does, as he feels so tied to his job and pleasing others.
Review of Mercy Christmas
