How Did This Get Made? Reindeer Games w/ Howard Kremer (HDTGM Matinee)
Dec 2, 2025
Comedian Howard Kremer, known for his work on Who Charted?, joins the team to dissect the holiday thriller Reindeer Games. They hilariously critique Ben Affleck's awkward open-mouth kissing and his hilariously aggressive pecan pie scene. The group dives into Charlize Theron's character, her motivations, and the film’s jarring tonal shifts. Ashton Kutcher’s outlandish cameo sparks laughter, while bizarre plot twists and the questionable heist planning keep everyone entertained. The episode wraps with a playful reading of five-star Amazon reviews that poke fun at the film’s reputation.
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Star Power Can't Mask Structural Failure
- Reindeer Games is a 2000 holiday crime thriller that wildly misfires despite high-profile talent.
- The hosts highlight tonal inconsistency, sloppy plotting, and failed attempts to be edgy as core flaws.
Sex Scene Becomes Comic Absurdity
- The hosts obsess over an explicit sex scene and absurd aftermath where the couple falls asleep on the floor.
- They use it to illustrate the movie's odd, exaggerated romantic staging and tone shifts.
Heist Relies On Impossible Coincidences
- The film's central heist plot is implausible and depends on characters misreading identities.
- The hosts note the script requires too many coincidences and unreasonable buy-ins to work.