The holiday season is here, and people are wondering what are some good Christmas movies to watch. I would like to recommend “This Christmas” directed by Preston A. Whitmore II. This drama/comedy movie is 1 hour and 59 minutes long. It was filmed in 2007 and the purpose behind the movie was to entertain while showing how the holidays can bring families closer together.
“This Christmas” is about a black family of six children: Kelli, Melanie, Micheal, Quentin, Claude and Lisa, the youngest being a senior in high school, and a single mother (Ma’Dere). Each year, Christmas is celebrated between the mother, a family friend and five of the six children. However this year is different when the oldest comes for Christmas as well. All of the six children are dealing with their own internal problems: Claude being secretly married to a white person, Quentin owing big money to two shady men, Kelli thinking she is better than everyone, Melanie (also known as Mel) thinking she’s in love but might be mistaken, Lisa whose husband fools around on her with other women while trying to steal her family’s money and lastly Micheal (aka baby) who is afraid to tell his mother about his deepest dream. While giving us laughs and joy the family is able to show us that with Christmas spirit and help of family any problem is able to be solved.
I enjoyed this movie a lot. The movie is constructed with actors that are loved by the black community such as Laruen London, Idris Elba, Chris Brown, Delroy Lindo, Regina King, Loretta Devne and more. The acting was amazing, especially from Chris Brown being that he is a singer not an actor. The director was able to show his purpose by making the characters and their situations retable to people, especially those within the black community. One of the strengths was the actors were able to fall into their role so well you would think they actually are going through those problems in their own life. The overall product is wonderful and is something I could watch time and time again. I would highly recommend watching this movie if you are looking for a comedy filled with relatable characters as well as drama. It is great to sit around and watch with family.
I had a very good impression of “This Christmas”, it made me feel as if I was a part of the family drama myself. I would rate this movie five stars. Not only was it an amazing movie but the plot line, characters, actors and their acting was absolutely wonderful!
