Even if you do not like the actors you will love this movie. If you have never seen it, Trudie, played by Melissa Joan Hart, kidnaps David Martin called "Nick", Mario Lopez. You wonder how all these people could be so stupid as to not believe this poor guy was kidnapped. He tells everyone he can. The family thinks there is something wrong with him and the guy at the gas station wants to be so lucky. Mario Lopez is tied in the car on his trip to the cabin with Trudie. To make things more ironic, the gas station helper gives Trudie fuzzy handcuffs for her captive. After being introduced to the rich snob her captive was about to marry, you know this kidnapping was a good thing.
With the drama in the family, it is no wonder "Nick" is not believed. He is competing with Grandma, "don't call me that" Delores who still thinks she is an actress. Then, there are Trudie's siblings. Her brother is hiding the secret he is gay and the sister took the parents' money for college to start a business. The parents want Trudie to get a "real" job. They give her a briefcase for Christmas that adds to her embarrassment of failures.
The movie is so good that you might want to give your friends a "Holiday in Handcuffs" gift basket. The movie had a variety of themes for you to choose from for your movie buff.
For the "dirty old men" in your life, your creativity can easily be inspired by the gas station attendant. You will want to put red fuzz handcuffs in your basket based off of the movie Holiday in Handcuffs. Depending on what your guy is into, you may want to include bullets to his favorite hunting rifle or firearm. If you want to keep a kinky theme going for the gift basket, add sexual pleasures. Don't forget the blindfold that you can buy at any Wal-mart.
For the executive in your life, based on Holiday in Handcuffs, you may want your gift basket to be a briefcase. You can add paper, pens, desk calendar and almost any office supply to the briefcase. Buy Stick-it notes for a dollar at the Dollar Tree. There is a wide range of desk calendars at Hallmark. Some for under $10. Pick up a stationery set while you are there.
If you have a friend like Jessica, do not forget to add jewelry to your gift basket. You will need plenty of pampering items as well. You should get a spa gift certificate for a day at the local spa. Put her favorite perfume in the basket. Add a few bottles of bubble bath and lotions.
For the Trudie in your life, you should put paints in her gift basket with canvas. You can add fuzzy handcuffs if you know her well enough. Trudie also liked ice skating. You can buy jewelry with little ice skates pendants. Necklaces start at $20 in Wal-mart.
Based on Holiday in Handcuffs there are many interesting characters that gift baskets can be based on. Ideas can be inexpensive based on the fact that Trudie's character was down to earth and seemed frugal. You can buy expensive gifts when thinking about Jessica's character or "Nick's" character. David Martin was also sensible based on his financial information.
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5 Comments
Post a CommentSounds interesting!
I did not see it but after reading this great article, I will look it up.
I love Melissa, haven't seen it but I want to... :o)
Love this movie! Cute ideas!
An interesting set of ideas for sure.