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Boxing Day

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Melvin (Aml Ameen), a British author living in America returns home to London for Christmas to introduce his American fiancée Lisa (Aja Naomi King) to his eccentric British-Caribbean family. Their relationship is put to the test, as she discovers the world her fiancé has left behind.
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Janaya Greene Chicago Reader With not only Melvin’s Jamaican family, but also the inclusion of characters of African descent, the film exhibits the multiculturalism of Black London that isn’t often shown onscreen. Feb 23, 2022 Full Review Clarisse Loughrey Independent (UK) It's a rare achievement contained within an even rarer type of film. Rated: 3/5 Dec 6, 2021 Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) A charismatic cast inject some sparkle, but the contrived plotting and thin characterisation take some of the shine off this festive bauble. Rated: 2/5 Dec 5, 2021 Full Review Francesca Steele iNews.co.uk Boxing Day ticks a lot of boxes if you’re after a cosy festive comedy: twilight proposals, thwarted love, and swoony overhead shots of Tower Bridge in the snow Rated: 3/5 Dec 10, 2024 Full Review Kelly-Anne Taylor Radio Times It's loud and vivid, with a groovy soundtrack. However, beneath its effervescent energy, the film offers tender insights into racial inequality... Rated: 4/5 Dec 20, 2021 Full Review Stefan Pape Common Sense Media Boxing Day is a film to kick back to, make a cup of tea and enjoy, under a blanket while it snows outside. Rated: 4/5 Dec 17, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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James G Almost walked out to be honest. I couldn't follow along with half of it. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/01/24 Full Review Caz A I don't believe the reviews here are honest. It had so much potential but it is hard to follow, the storylines are not clear, the pacing is off, it's not very funny and there's loose ends like no boxing day tradition is shown despite being discussed by the family. The characters were not well developed either except for the Mum, Dad and Richard storyline. It would've been better if it wasn't trying to be a blockbuster Hollywood movie but just an arthouse low budget movie. It bit off more than it could chew. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 12/10/23 Full Review Larissa S I can't say enough good things about this movie! Go watch it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/09/22 Full Review tom m Moderately entertaining. Some of the dialogue was hard to understand with thick English/Caribbean accents and rapid speech. The story was somewhat romcom-predictable. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member The movie was refreshing and funny! A great Rom-Com to snuggle up with a glass of wine, popcorn and enjoy! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/30/23 Full Review Audience Member If you can see it in a London cinema you become part of it. Hands down Film of the year. Also a new Christmas film that's worthy of every rewatch Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Melvin (Aml Ameen), a British author living in America returns home to London for Christmas to introduce his American fiancée Lisa (Aja Naomi King) to his eccentric British-Caribbean family. Their relationship is put to the test, as she discovers the world her fiancé has left behind.
Director
Aml Ameen
Producer
Damian Jones, Matthew G. Zamias, Dominique Telson, Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor, Aml Ameen
Screenwriter
Aml Ameen, Bruce Purnell, Aml Ameen, Bruce Purnell
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 17, 2021
Runtime
1h 50m
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