Gather round, readers, its snuggle up time.

Youve either been tallied naughty or nice.

Thats the premise ofThe Night Before,

about three guys who arent just friends

theyre something more.

The Night Before, Nov. 20

Credit: Sarah Shatz

What I remember is going out and finding your old friends on that night and reconnecting.

A lot can happen when the nice-listers are home, asleep, and unsuspecting.

The film, which is directed by50/50s Jonathan Levine,

knows theres a difference between being naughty and mean.

It also stars Michael Shannon.

He plays a guy named Mr. Green.

So says the filmmaker, who describes the character as no fool.

Hes the guy who used to sell weed to these guys when they were in high school.

They indulge drugs, drink, and all things desirous

and even encounter the real Miley Cyrus!

Theres an emotional part too, though you may not expect that.

Though at Christmas, sad emotions should take a back seat.

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