"It's the most wonderful time of year, and we at Defector are proud to bring back our series discussing some of the most, uh, available holiday movies. The first movie in our lineup is Jingle Bell Heist, a Netflix movie about the magic of robbing the rich and experimental stem cell therapy. This week, we are joined by a very special guest: Leigh McKenna."
"Sabrina: I totally agree, Leigh, Lucy Punch was the best thing about this movie. And Dave, you have permission to continue with the ass. But before we dive in, I wanted to ask you both-have you ever pulled off a heist of any kind? Leigh: I've taken more than my fair share of office kitchen treats. And I regularly offer to place the order for staff lunches so that I earn the points from Potbelly. Does that count?"
Jingle Bell Heist is a Netflix holiday caper set in England that centers on a department-store robbery and includes an unusual subplot involving experimental stem cell therapy. Performances skew toward broad comedy, with Lucy Punch singled out for a colorful, standout turn and distinctive costume choices. Reactions range from blunt dismissal to appreciation of the film's brighter plot relative to other holiday picks. The movie opens with characters simultaneously saying "You don't have to do this!" while preparing a heist, setting a tone of ironic self-awareness. Casual anecdotes about minor thefts and workplace perks mirror the film's lighthearted moral ambiguity.
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