Deck the Halls (2006) is a festive Christmas comedy directed by John Whitesell, starring Matthew Broderick as the uptight optometrist Steve Finch, the self-proclaimed holiday expert of his suburban town, and Danny DeVito as his flashy new neighbor Buddy Hall, who aims to outshine everyone by decorating his house with so many lights it's visible from space. Supported by Kristin Davis as Steve's wife Kelly and Kristin Chenoweth as Buddy's spirited wife Tia, the film follows the escalating rivalry between the two men, filled with slapstick mishaps, over-the-top decorations, family bonding, and chaotic attempts to capture the true spirit of the season amid the one-upmanship. Though often criticized for its broad humor, it has become a guilty-pleasure holiday watch for some families.
