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Product Description This year Christmas with the Whitfields promises to be one they will never forget. All the siblings have come home for the first time in years and they've brought plenty of baggage with them. As the Christmas tree is trimmed and the lights are hung, secrets are revealed and family bonds are tested. As their lives converge, they join together and help each other discover the true meaning of family. desertcart.com Touted as a comedy but filled with its share of drama, This Christmas focuses on a middle-class African American family celebrating the holiday together at the matriarch's home. Ma'Dere Whitfield (Loretta Devine) lives with her youngest son Michael (singer Chris Brown) and her longtime boyfriend Joe (Delroy Lindo). Though all the kids know about her relationship, Ma'Dere insists that Joe temporarily move out every holiday season. Her kids don't care that they're cohabitating, but they play along. The Whitfield kids are a hodge podge of trouble: Eldest daughter Lisa (Regina King) tries to convince Ma'Dere to sell her home and business at the behest of her wandering husband; Claude (Columbus Short) is a Marine whose holiday leave actually is a euphemism for AWOL. And even sweet Michael looks like he might break his mama's heart by pursuing a career in music (a nice setup that treats viewers to a few songs by Brown). Ma'Dere's husband had left the family years ago to follow his musical dream and she's afraid her son will follow suit. The Whitfields definitely are a dysfunctional family with numerous skeletons stuffed away in the closet. Though not earth-shattering in terms of plot (one of them is having a relationship with a Caucasian!), the film touts a strong cast that makes some of the implausible elements relatable. King, who grew up on television on shows such as 227, does a superb job adding depth and emotion to a rather unlikeable and bossy character. While not warm and fuzzy, This Christmas is a welcome addition to any holiday viewing. Just make sure small children aren't included in the audience. --Jae-Ha Kim Review: Good Movie - Good Movie Review: Good Christmas movie - The dancing at the end was the best part.
| ASIN | B000YAF4Q6 |
| Actors | Chris Brown, Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba, Keith Robinson, Loretta Devine |
| Aspect Ratio | 2.40:1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,857 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #2,094 in Drama DVDs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (11,724) |
| Director | Preston Whitmore |
| Dubbed: | French |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Language | Unqualified |
| MPAA rating | PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) |
| Media Format | Subtitled |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Producers | Preston Whitmore |
| Product Dimensions | 7.6 x 5.35 x 0.63 inches; 2.4 ounces |
| Release date | November 11, 2008 |
| Run time | 1 hour and 59 minutes |
| Studio | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| Subtitles: | English, French, Spanish |
D**S
Good Movie
Good Movie
P**�
Good Christmas movie
The dancing at the end was the best part.
M**E
If you want a great laugh and wholesome movie rent this on for Christmas
Great movie !!!! you will laugh and cry...
H**Y
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M**H
Cute holiday movie
This was recommended by a friend to watch. It’s star studded and a great movie to watch with family. It’s relatable and touching.
E**A
Loved if
A good laugh
M**Y
One of the best holiday movies made!
I have to watch this every holiday season. It's a must watch. The actors are amazing and the story itself is real and hits home for many of us. Nothing like family and all that comes with it for the holidays! Highly recommend.
L**Y
Great family movie 🍿
One of the best Christmas moves ever.
C**N
un film comme j'aime dommage que dans les comédie black il n'y a pas plus de choix en lange française ou en sous-titre français. je suis sur la perspective pour voir les nouveautés. En film afro-american bien sur. il n'y a pas assez de proposé.
S**H
Ich möchte nichts über den Inhalt des Filmes sagen, da man ihn ja sonst fast nicht mehr schauen braucht. Ein schöner Familienfilm zur Weihnachtszeit - mal etwas anderes.
L**U
Un cadeau pour ma fille qu’elle ne cesse d’apprécier
C**S
Packaged well
S**Y
Hugely enjoyable comedy Christmas film. Great storylines: lots of family tensions, lots of humour and some great acting. Interesting to note there are some serious actors in this movie: Regina King; Lauren London; Idris Elba; Mekhi Phifer...Some of it is a little implausible, but it is ultimately a feel-good movie - and what is wrong with that? And the soundtrack ensures the five stars. Just sublime music (i bought the cd too) featuring fabulous soul/R&B stars such as Stevie Wonder, Chris Brown, Aaron Neville, Marvin Gaye. The music is really well woven into the movie. One of my all time favourites. Very entertaining and a must watch every Christmas.
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