I didn't think this film was anywhere near as bad as some of the reviews I've read. It's not hilarious but it does pass the 6 laughs test. The characters were all likeable and Melissa Mccarthy was perfect as the Genie. And Pappa Essiedu showing his great comic timing as the 'in the bad books Husband/ Dad' .... Perhaps it could have been ever so slightly edgier with some of the humour. I can almost see where some of the jokes wanted to go but pulled back before it upset one demographic or another. All in all a decent family Christmas movie.