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Writer (WGA):
Preston A. Whitmore II (written by)
Release Date:
21 November 2007 (USA) more
Tagline:
You can't exchange family.
Plot:
A Christmastime drama centered around the Whitfield family's first holiday together in four years. | full synopsis
Awards:
3 nominations more
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(23 articles)
Brown Pleads Not Guilty
(From WENN. 6 April 2009, 6:30 PM, PDT)
This Christmas The Dead Have Been Given The Gift Of Life ...
(From Twitch. 30 March 2009, 5:00 AM, PDT)
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Good Times and Bad Times more (25 total)
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(Cast overview, first billed only)
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Rated PG-13 for comic sexual content and some violence.
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USA:117 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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Dolby Digital | SDDS | DTS
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UK:12A | USA:PG-13 | Ireland:15A | Singapore:PG | Argentina:Atp | Australia:PG
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El Rey Theater - 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, California, USA more
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Actress Lauren London was offered to be in this movie with no audition. more
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Continuity: On the beginning of the film, Quentin says he has no luggage. But in the scene where he is at the train station, he can be seen with bags and luggages. more
Quotes:
Melanie 'Mel' Whitfield:
YOu slept with santa!
Kelli Whitfield:
Well i didn't know he was Santa at the time but... technically, i guess i did.
Melanie 'Mel' Whitfield:
Ho! HO! HO!
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Featured in "Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (2007-11-24)" (2007) more
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Santa Claus Is Coming to Town more
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Cons: I despised the movie "Waiting to Exhale" because I think women who destroy a man's property because she's mad that he's cheating on her is not only corny, but it's childish. There was an SUV scene in this movie that was beyond stupid to me, and I turned up my lip in disgust. Then there was another scene that annoyed me about a domestic dispute, but I heard women cheering during that part. For the life of me, I do not understand why ladies think it's funny for a man to be physically abused under ANY circumstances, but if a man does it, then it's wrong. That scene almost made me walk out of the theater because it's so hypocritical.
There were some plot scenes that were a little overused, such as the mother's name, the mother cooking big meals, the couple going through marital issues, and the one son being chased by bookies. After awhile, I started thinking the plot to this movie was a blend of several other movies I've seen. However, it's not like these plots are not common within African American households, so I shrugged and kept watching.
Pros: Chris Brown. Flat out, he made this movie interesting for me. Whereas Columbus Short was the highlight of "Stomp the Yard" and Chris Brown fell to the sidelines, Chris Brown really showed out tremendously within this movie. I liked him as a singer before, but I LOVE him as a singer now. He did a couple of songs within this film, and I've never heard his pipes be so on point. I was impressed and grinned big during every one of his scenes. He's such a great artist no matter what he does: acting, dancing, singing, comedy (he isn't a comedian, but he's hilarious). Other than Chris Brown, there were some stellar actors in this movie like Idris Elba (even with his rough hairstyle); Delroy Lindo (who gets more handsome and charismatic in every single movie I see him in and always an excellent actor); Laz Alonso (who played a jerk to a tea--great job!); Regina King (love her acting generally but did NOT care for her character in this movie at all); Sharon Leal (who I'm seeing more and more--she's such a pretty woman and does a great acting job as well); Keith Robinson (the pantry scene was cute); Lauren London (pretty woman and improving in every single movie she's in, although I think my favorite will always be "ATL"); Loretta Devine (who played a great mother, but I liked her spin with having a man and her own mind; her back story with her ex was a refreshing switch from the usual widow story); and David Banner trying out his acting chops. All of the actors were cool in this film. It was in Chicago, but it was looking awfully warm for the wintertime. I enjoyed the musical parts of the plot and all of the siblings got along. I also appreciated how they flipped the script on the white wife scene (although I won't go into that and ruin the plot).
I enjoyed the film, but those cons are what gave this movie three stars. Other than that, thumbs up.