One can only hope Perry will move on to another holiday and perhaps take the effort to reconnect with the crazy old-lady persona that has served him so well. Until then: Oh hail, no.

If nothing else, and there really isn't much else, this feature provides a startling glimpse into the interiors of Perry's imagination.

While its predecessor at least pleased his fans, writer-director-star Perry's latest offers few laughs and embarrassing post-production work.

A few rows in front of me, someone is snoring loudly while the No. 1 movie in the country unspools before him.