A dysfunctional family Christmas
Added 11/26/2009
This was an enjoyable but not great movie. All of the actors involved turned in stellar performances. Regina King is one of my favorites and she definitely did not disappoint in this movie. Idris Elba and Columbus Short are so handsome their mere presence made this movie enjoyable to watch.
The family drama, in my opinion, was not plausible. Although it's never really stated, from conversations it appears that Senior, the husband of the matriarch Ma'Dere has been gone for many years. All of her children grew up without him, and are now adults. It just made no sense to me that she'd still be afraid of how they would feel if she divorced him and moved on with her life.
My other issue with this movie was that although it's titled This Christmas, and has lots of Christmas songs playing in the background, Christmas was more of a prop or back-drop for this movie than a major theme. This film could easily take place at Easter, Thanksgiving, or even the 4th of July and nothing about the plot would need to be changed.
But this was an enjoyable movie. It's a great DVD to own and pull out to play around the holidays.
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Loved this movie! I had seen it advertised on cable several times before actually watching the movie. Thought it was not going to be good but actually liked it so much I came in the next day and bought it through Amazon. Will be one of my every year Christmas movies!
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The worst order
Added 9/8/2009
This is the worst experience I've ever had. I still have not received my video. I normally have no problems with receiving my orders. This is ridiculous.
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A movie that is worth watching over and over
Added 7/12/2009
The movie is more than just excellent. It has an all star cast that not only delivers the story they live and are the entire story. This is already a classic in our home where it is watched on a regular basis. I love the growth of the entore family as they lived, loved, and fought around the holiday. Wow it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
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This Christmas DVD
Added 6/29/2009
Shipping was prompt. DvD is in good condition. I would purchase from this seller again.
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GREAT MOVIE, LOVED THE COMEDY AND THE MESSAGE
Added 11/13/2009
THIS DVD IS 1 OF MY FAVORITE'S NOW. I LOVE THE COMEDY IN THE MOVIE AND THE MESSAGE IS SO IMPORTANT. EVERYTIME I HAVE COMPANY OVER THIS IS 1 OF THE DVD'S I PULL OUT TO WATCH.
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Not that Great!
Added 10/30/2009
A friend of mine recommended this movie to me.
Once I purchased it, I was not to impressed.
I am not discriminatory against gays at all. But I would not buy a movie like this.
If the gay stuff wasn't in it, I may have enjoyed it.
I will not recommend this movie to anyone.
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I was very happy with this purchase. I received it earlier that I suspected in good condition.
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