This Christmas

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This Christmas

PG-13

Released Nov 21, 2007

1h 57m

Holiday

Comedy

Drama

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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.

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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.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Tries to be a Christmas film about real ishoos but it is quite boring and predictable and sentimental and the acting is not very good. It is therefore perfect for Christmas, and upholds all the traditions very, very well.

Aug 22, 2018

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Melissa Anderson

Time Out

Rated: 2/5

Nov 16, 2011

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Elizabeth Weitzman

New York Daily News

o matter how silly the situation, each member of the uniformly strong cast creates a nice balance between sentimental and sweet -- which is just how every holiday gathering should feel.

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 1, 2007

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

An entertaining and heartfelt film that makes the most of its wonderful cast.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Sep 26, 2020

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Cynthia Fuchs

PopMatters

You've seen the scene before, in a movie like this one, and you've heard the much-covered song before, but Brown makes it feel new again.

Nov 4, 2019

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Jeffrey Lyles

Lyles' Movie Files

Easily the best film of its genre since 'Soul Food' and definitely makes for a excellent holiday season treat.

Rated: 9/10

Dec 27, 2012

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Charles R

That showcased the balance of the life cycle of the entire year, became adequately amusing through this movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/25/23

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StephenPaul C

LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 57 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Merry Christmas from 2023 to 2029!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/23/23

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Paul

This might well be the worst scripted, most cliched Xmas movie ever-made with absolutely zero self awareness. Absurd with no redeeming qualities. The really shocking thing is how poorly the big name ensemble cast perform. Avoid this at Christmas and the rest of the year too...

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/26/22

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Audience Member

Great movie! This is never on the must watch Christmas movie list but definitely should be. It has a stellar cast. It manages to be hilarious and heartfelt. I don't think it gets the recognition it deserves because not to terribly long after all that with Chris Brown and Rhiana happened. Either way he is not the only person in this movie. It's a very ensemble cast. And deserves a watch. You won't be disappointed. And the end is hysterical.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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It's a good cast of actors & there are some lovely moments but be prepared for violence. Against one of the sons because he is in debt and unable to pay, and then there is a disturbing domestic violence scene where the husband is beaten with a belt. That kind of behaviour is never acceptable but in the film the wife actions feel justified. If the behaviour was reversed between husband & wife it would be scene for the abuse that it is. Chris Brown's singing makes the film & Joe Black's character us v likeable. Not enough humour & too much violence.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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lewis m

This is one of the best Christmas movies of all time! A phenomenal cast delivering fun, drama and overall entertainment to the screen. There are a few suggestive scenes and Regina King has a couple of short scenes in very skimpy lingerie. Other than that the Acting is Superb! The Storyline is Excellent! This is a staple in my families annual Christmas movie watching list!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Preston A. Whitmore II

Director

Delroy Lindo

Joseph Black

Idris Elba

Quentin Whitfield

Loretta Devine

Ma'Dere Whitfield

Chris Brown

Baby

Keith D. Robinson

Devean Brooks

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Preston A. Whitmore II
Producer: Preston A. Whitmore II, Will Packer
Screenwriter: Preston A. Whitmore II
Distributor: Screen Gems, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Rainforest Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Some Violence|Comic Sexual Content)
Genre: Holiday, Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 21, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $49.1M
Runtime: 1h 57m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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