Review: ‘Office Christmas Party’ tries too hard Talented cast can’t make this ‘Party’ worth attending Check out this story on detroitnews.com: http://detne.ws/2h3eM9j The idea that the awkward annual gathering of co-workers would turn into an all-out bacchanal has comedic potential, but “Office Christmas Party” has trouble getting there. Its naughty bits feel forced, and its nice elements come off as contrived.