The Ref (1994) – Rewatch

Judy Davis and Kevin Spacey are a bickering, on the verge of divorce, married couple who are expecting a full house for Christmas. Surprisingly, burglar Denis Leary is added to the guest list as he holds them hostage while hiding from the police. Despite its crazy premise, it somewhat perfectly encompasses the chaos that families can bring over the holidays. It’s also is hilarious, has a wonderful cast, and is immensely quotable; no one encapsulating all of that more perfectly than the impressive Glynis Johns as Spacey’s controlling mother. It’s the rare Christmas film that I have no qualms about watching throughout the year.