Grumpy Cat's thriving merchandise line is the obvious motivation behind this otherwise forgettable movie. The bottom line? Unless you think Grumpy Cat's humor is the cat's meow, this isn't one to pounce on. Expect some violence that's played for laughs (punches thrown, an archery accident, and peril related to a robbery) as well as language ('dammit,' 'hell,' and lots of name-calling). Commercialism aside, there's little to write home about with regard to this mediocre story, save a lukewarm plot line surrounding a lonely girl and her unlikely new friend. The cat also frequently pops into scenes to encourage viewers to visit her website and to tweet about the movie itself. The lackluster movie promotes the Grumpy Cat brand through numerous mini-commercials that show products such as mugs, toys, and clothing bearing the feline's famous image. Parents need to know that Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever stars Internet meme Grumpy Cat, whose comically sullen appearance has made her the face of an extensive merchandise line. In mall scenes, signs for Cinnabon, Motherhood Maternity, Claire's, Le Château, and the Children's Place are visible.

There are numerous scenes with cut-ins that encourage viewers to tweet about the movie and/or visit the Grumpy Cat website to check out merchandise, and images of mugs, posters, and other products show up on the screen. The movie clearly exists to further the fame of the Grumpy Cat brand, whose image graces everything from clothing to calendars.

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