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This Christmas (2007) 5.7
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Metascore: 63/100
Reviews: 29 user | 47 critic | 24 from Metacritic.com A Christmastime drama centered around the Whitfield family's first holiday together in four years. Director:Preston A. Whitmore IIWriter:Preston A. Whitmore II |
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| Delroy Lindo | ... | ||
| Idris Elba | ... | ||
| Loretta Devine | ... | ||
| Chris Brown | ... | ||
| Keith Robinson | ... | ||
| Laz Alonso | ... | ||
| Columbus Short | ... | ||
| Sharon Leal | ... | ||
| Lauren London | ... | ||
| Lupe Ontiveros | ... | ||
| Jessica Stroup | ... | ||
| Mekhi Phifer | ... | ||
| Regina King | ... | ||
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A Christmastime drama centered around the Whitfield family's first holiday together in four years.
Plot Keywords:
suv | car accident | christmas | mother daughter relationship | divorcee |Taglines:
You can't exchange family.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for comic sexual content and some violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
21 November 2007 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Családi karácsony See more »Filming Locations:
St. John's Episcopal Cathedral - 514 West Adams Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$13,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$17,958,183 (USA) (22 November 2007)Gross:
$49,121,934 (USA) (4 January 2008)Company Credits
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Kelli Whitfield: Well, I didn't know he was Santa at the time... but technically, I guess I did.
Melanie 'Mel' Whitfield: Well, ho, ho, ho!
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Written by Lou Baxter and Johnny Moore
Performed by Charles Brown
Courtesy of Rounder Records
By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group
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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 of luggage. See more »Quotes
Melanie 'Mel' Whitfield: So, technically, 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: Well, ho, ho, ho!
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Crazy Credits
The opening Screen Gems logo is bright red and covered in Christmas tree lights. See more »Soundtracks
"Merry Christmas Baby"Written by Lou Baxter and Johnny Moore
Performed by Charles Brown
Courtesy of Rounder Records
By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group
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It is unfortunate the previews for this movie are so low profile. I didn't know what to expect and wasn't sure I wanted to see the move, but my 16 year old saw it on Black Friday and told me the movie was excellent. He's usually into movies like Live Free or Die Hard, hated Dream Girls and thought American Gangster was "just okay", so I HAD to see what had him so excited about THIS film. I must say, he was dead on with this one. This movie was EXCELLENT! The script was well written, the acting was SUPERB, and nothing was left out of this movie, which everyone, irrespective of race, can identify with in some way.
I wasn't sure if it would be appropriate for my 7 year old, but I did not find myself cringe once and say to myself "I wish she hadn't seen that." There was very minimal use of profanity (I think the "d" and "s" words were thrown around a few times) and no sex...although Regina King did a couple of scenes in her underwear.
I just can't say enough about the solid acting done in this movie. Delroy Lindo, Loretta Divine, Idris Elba and Regina King did stellar performances (I've never seen any of them NOT perform well) and EVERYONE did a great job. Chris Brown showed us he is more than a wonderful singer and dancer. I look forward to seeing him in more serious roles like this one. I believe he has a lot of potential to be a serious actor.
There are just not enough good things I can say about "This Christmas." You have to see it for yourself. One of the best gifts I gave myself this year.