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      This Christmas

      2007, Holiday/Comedy, 1h 57m

      83 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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      Critics Consensus

      This Christmas features strong performances and a sharp portrayal of family dynamics, but relies too heavily on holiday movie clichés. Read critic reviews

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      Movie Info

      At holiday time, family matriarch Ma'Dere Whitfield (Loretta Devine) assembles her large brood for their first reunion in four years. However, family ties show signs of strain when various secrets come to light, especially concerning Marine Claude's (Columbus Short) true military status, Quentin's (Idris Elba) debts and teenage Baby's (Chris Brown) secret plans to become a singer.

      • Rating: PG-13 (Some Violence|Comic Sexual Content)

      • Genre: Holiday, Comedy, Drama

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Preston A. Whitmore II

      • Producer: Preston A. Whitmore II, Will Packer

      • Writer: Preston A. Whitmore II

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $49.1M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: Screen Gems, Sony Pictures Entertainment

      • Production Co: Rainforest Productions

      • Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS

      • Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

      Cast & Crew

      Delroy Lindo

      Delroy Lindo

      Joseph Black

      Idris Elba

      Idris Elba

      Quentin Whitfield

      Loretta Devine

      Loretta Devine

      Ma Dear

      Chris Brown

      Chris Brown

      Baby

      Keith D. Robinson

      Keith D. Robinson

      Devean Brooks

      Laz Alonso

      Laz Alonso

      Malcome Moore

      Columbus Short

      Columbus Short

      Claude

      Sharon Leal

      Sharon Leal

      Kelli

      Lauren London

      Lauren London

      Melanie

      Mekhi Phifer

      Mekhi Phifer

      Gerald

      Regina King

      Regina King

      Sistah

      David Banner

      David Banner

      Mo

      Preston A. Whitmore II

      Preston A. Whitmore II

      Director

      Preston A. Whitmore II

      Preston A. Whitmore II

      Writer

      Preston A. Whitmore II

      Preston A. Whitmore II

      Producer

      Will Packer

      Will Packer

      Producer

      Ronnie Warner

      Ronnie Warner

      Executive Producer

      Paddy Cullen

      Paddy Cullen

      Executive Producer

      Mekhi Phifer

      Mekhi Phifer

      Executive Producer

      Damon Lee

      Damon Lee

      Executive Producer

      Delroy Lindo

      Delroy Lindo

      Executive Producer

      Alexander Gruszynski

      Alexander Gruszynski

      Cinematographer

      Paul Seydor

      Paul Seydor

      Film Editing

      Dawn Snyder

      Dawn Snyder

      Production Design

      Wanda "Beau" Peterson

      Wanda "Beau" Peterson

      Set Decoration

      Francine Jamison-Tanchuck

      Francine Jamison-Tanchuck

      Costume Design

      Kimberly R. Hardin

      Kimberly R. Hardin

      Casting

      Marcus Miller

      Marcus Miller

      Original Music

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      Critic Reviews for This Christmas

      All Critics (83) | Top Critics (36) | Fresh (46) | Rotten (37)
      Full Review… Deborah Ross The Spectator Full Review… Melissa Anderson Time Out Full Review… Elizabeth Weitzman New York Daily News Full Review… Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard Full Review… Nigel Andrews Financial Times Full Review… David Gritten Daily Telegraph (UK) Full Review… Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Full Review… Cynthia Fuchs PopMatters Full Review… Jeffrey Lyles Lyles' Movie Files Full Review… John Lekich Georgia Straight Full Review… Andrew L. Urban Urban Cinefile Full Review… Cynthia Fuchs Common Sense Media
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      Audience Reviews for This Christmas

      • Dec 11, 2009

        Too much Family Drama Movie for me.
        Super Reviewer
      • Jun 07, 2009

        Loved the baby oil scene-muwahahahahaha!
        Super Reviewer
      • Dec 23, 2008

        This Christmas tells story about family crisis around Christmas day. Nothing much too offer, it's like 'see that, hear that' - type. but still if you watch it around holidays day and with family, you'll surely enjoy (oh and for holidays junkie too! :P) Chris brown is below average, he kinda irritates me actually! Lauren london and Sharon leal is freaking hot ! 6/10.
        Super Reviewer
      • Dec 08, 2008

        its alright it seems to have a bunch drama to be arround Christmas time but idk it just didnt do anything to me
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