Filming of the movie took place in New York and New Jersey. Office scenes were filmed in the business center of Manhattan, which emphasizes the success and ambition of the main character. Jack's apartment was filmed in an elite apartment complex in Manhattan, reflecting his high social status. The scenes in the alternate reality were filmed in a cozy house in New Jersey, creating a contrast with Jack's luxurious life and emphasizing family values. The choice of these locations helps to convey the atmosphere and emotional states of the characters.
Shopkeeper
In movie
Scene where Jack walks into a small store to buy eggnog. At that moment, an armed young man bursts into the store demanding money. Jack intervenes and offers a deal to defuse the situation. This scene shows his courage and ability to find a way out of difficult situations.
Timing: 13:08
Real
Scene was shot in a small storefront in Manhattan between 54th and 55th Streets. Unfortunately, in 2020, part of this block was demolished, including the store at 405 from the movie and the building next to it. Photos of the place (the gray building) have survived, but other "mirror" houses now stand on the site.
New York
Jack's office
In movie
Scene where At the beginning of the movie, Jack Campbell (Nicolas Cage) is in his office in Manhattan. He is holding an important meeting in which he demands that his employees forget about Christmas and focus on the upcoming deal. This scene emphasizes his dedication to his job, but also his fixation on it, which is one of the main themes of the film.
Timing: 06:51
Real
Scene was shot on Park Avenue. In the film, the corporate offices of Lassiter Investment House are supposed to be on Wall Street, but in reality they are on Park Avenue in midtown Manhattan. This location is perfect for the scene, as it conveys the atmosphere of a business center and emphasizes the main character's status as a successful businessman.
New York
Jack's penthouse
In movie
Scene where Thirteen years after the opening shots of the movie, we are shown a successful Jack Campbell (Nicolas Cage) waking up in his luxurious penthouse and seeing his mistress off, discussing with her how she plans to spend Christmas. Afterward, he is in high spirits as he gets ready for work while singing an aria, enjoying his good mood, success and wealth. This scene emphasizes his confidence and satisfaction with the life he has built. The scene was filmed in the real penthouse of the 51-story Olympic Tower in midtown Manhattan, this location is perfect for Jack as it conveys an atmosphere of luxury and isolation, emphasizing his high social status.
Timing: 04:00
Real
Scene was shot in the real penthouse of the 51-story Olympic Tower in midtown Manhattan. Built in 1975, it was erected on the site formerly occupied by a Best & Company store built in 1947. The building is located in one of the most respectable locations in Manhattan next to St. Patrick's Cathedral, with views of the cathedral's buttresses and Fifth Avenue.
New York