A Very Murray Christmas

A Very Murray Christmas is an American Christmas musical comedy film directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Bill Murray, Paul Shaffer, and Michael Cera. It was released in 2015 and has received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.

The movie takes place on Christmas Eve at the Carlyle Hotel in New York City where Bill Murray is supposed to host a live Christmas special. The problem is that a snowstorm has hit the city and many of the guests and performers have not been able to make it to the hotel. This leaves Murray's character feeling alone and melancholy, struggling to go through with the show.

As the night progresses and the guests keep canceling, Murray starts to wander around the hotel and bump into different characters. He meets a hotel bartender played by Paul Shaffer, who performs a number of Christmas classics with Murray in the hotel bar. Murray also runs into a young production assistant played by Michael Cera who makes a hilarious cameo and helps to lift the mood.

Throughout the movie, Murray struggles with the idea that he is all alone on Christmas and that the show is going to be a complete disaster. But as the night goes on and he meets more people, he starts to realize that there is more to the holiday season than just being with friends and family. He begins to embrace the holiday spirit and finds joy in making music with his new friends.

The movie features several musical performances, including a rendition of "Jingle Bells" by Murray and Amy Poehler, and a soulful version of "Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin'" by Murray and Chris Rock. The musical numbers help to break up the more melancholy parts of the movie and bring a sense of joy and excitement to the screen.

One of the highlights of the movie is the star-studded cast that includes appearances by Miley Cyrus, George Clooney, and Rashida Jones. The guest stars help to add a sense of excitement and unpredictability to the movie and their performances are all outstanding.

Overall, A Very Murray Christmas is a heartwarming and fun Christmas movie that is perfect for the holiday season. It has a great cast, catchy musical numbers, and a message about the true meaning of Christmas that will resonate with audiences of all ages.