The best parts bookend the full rendition of “Let It Snow,” Murray, Cyrus and Clooney’s closing number to our star’s booze-fueled dream sequence. Grade: B- “Let It Snow” (Version 2) – Bill Murray & Miley Cyrus featuring George Clooney Using the simple, repetitive jingle to exemplify Murray’s frustrations with the failed special is a clever way to be inclusive and selective at once - even if it’s not among the best of the lot. Understandably frustrated over a lack of attendance, the brevity of the number actually works to its advantage, as this is one song we’ve heard a few too many times. Murray couldn’t even make it through one song for his show-within-the-show Christmas special, getting a few bars into this holiday classic before breaking down on stage. “I was so impressed that she was such a pro and was up for it she was really sweet and gung-ho.” Props for getting the job done, but the best thing about this song is how it breaks up the rhythms between “Sleigh Ride” and “Santa Claus Wants Some Lovin’.” “At lunch they learned ‘Silent Night,'” Coppola said in a statement. Instead, she and Shaffer learned “Silent Night” over their lunch break and recorded the version you see in the special the same day. Coppola made a quick decision to try to fit in another song and asked Cyrus if she knew anything. Mads Mikkelsen Teases ‘Hannibal’ Reboot: It’s ‘Not Over Yet’Ī fine, straightforward iteration of a song so pure it’s odd to hear Cyrus the wild child singing it, “Silent Night” was actually cooked up by the singer and pianist Paul Schaffer the day of the shoot. Instead, it merely serves its purpose: keeping the spirit up and moving the story forward. If this would’ve lasted longer - especially to highlight Poehler, an underutilized talent here - “Let It Snow!” could’ve been top tier. are just getting warmed up for his holiday special as they walk down the stairs and are rudely interrupted by Michael Cera’s pushy manager (who never returns after a brief, somewhat inexplicable cameo), cutting off the song before it can gain steam. Now then, from worst to best, the best of “A Very Murray Christmas”: “Let It Snow!” (Version 1) – Bill Murray, Amy Poehler, Julie White, Paul Shaffer, Dimitri DimitrovĪ brief, faux-joyous transitionary number actually feels as light and fun as fans are hoping for from these fine folks. Plus, then you can vote in our poll at the bottom where we ask you what your favorite number was from the special. So do yourself a favor and first watch the 55-minute special on Netflix if you’re at all worried about which celebrities sing what songs, when George Clooney shows up or how often Bill Murray goes solo. While it’s pretty much impossible to spoil a Christmas special that’s 90 percent musical numbers, we will be digging into the nitty gritty details of “ A Very Murray Christmas” below.
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