This Christmas [Blu-ray] by Preston A. Whitmore II, starring Regina King, Columbus Short, Nia Long, Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba: DVDNear.com

This Christmas [Blu-ray]

This Christmas [Blu-ray]
by Preston A. Whitmore II

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Actor: Columbus Short, Delroy Lindo, Idris Elba, Nia Long, Regina King
Director: Preston A. Whitmore II
Brand: BROWN,CHRIS
Writer: Preston A. Whitmore II
Blu-ray: Region Code 1
Audio: Cantonese (Subtitled); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Korean (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Dubbed); Spanish (Dubbed)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen, 2.40:1
Running Time: 117 minutes
Blu-ray Release Date: 2008-11-11
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Movie Reviews of This Christmas [Blu-ray]

Movie Review: Real Actors
Summary: 5 Stars

The reason I visited the theatre to see this movie was because there were some real actors, i.e. Regina King, Loretta Devine, Delroy Lindo, and Idris Elba. I knew this movie would not be some garbage with such people.

I really enjoyed watching this movie and will include it in my DVD collection.

Cons:

The church scene did not appear to be an authentic AA church. I did not buy the scene. It was very fake to me.

Chris Brown's cover of Otis Redding song just left me feeling flat. He simply doesn't have the vocals and the physical appeal(manly) to pull off such a powerful song. It was watered down and over produced. However, I am sure the teeny boppers got a thrill.

Pros:

The soul train line at the end of the movie had me laughing big time. This is what my family does when we get together. We dance.

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Summary of This Christmas [Blu-ray]

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.

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

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This Christmas [Blu-ray]