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Throughout the critique, the host examined various “80s schlock” elements that he felt did not translate well in Scrooged. He noted that while some films from that era, like Caddyshack, achieved humorous cult status, Scrooged failed to meet that bar. He described it as bland yet heavy with attempts at insight, particularly evident in the melodramatic ending where Murray’s character delivers a drawn-out monologue about love and the Christmas spirit.
A stark juxtaposition was drawn with Live Aid, likening the film's resolution to misguided celebrity charity efforts. His disdain for this kind of resolution resonated deeply, positioning it not just as uninspired but perhaps even naive.