Overall I am not too impressed with Christmas movies, they tend to be too, sickly sweet.
Since I'm a gay man, and had a free subscription to a gay video channel, I thought I would blow caution to the wind and view the movie.
I actually did like it more than six stars but for one just horrific casting, the father Sven, played by Derek Long. What shall I say about this performance? Hmm, maybe that Derek should find a fall back career? I think that's enough.
Otherwise, I thought the other actors were just fine. Anya the mother played by Kelly Keaton was fabulous I thought. Her comic timing was wonderful, and she pulls of the intensely upper Midwestern accent flawlessly. Either she's a native, or she has an amazing ear.
Now this might seem a strange focus for a review right? Well if you watch the movie, you'll quickly understand why it is important.
The other college male protagonists were great also, attractive and knew their craft obviously.
The strangest part of the movie was the inclusion of Gates McFadden as Martha, the mother of Thomas, the "out" gay college boyfriend. Her scenes we fine, she is a skilled actress oh course, but she had such a small part in the film. Makes you wonder about her motivation for being involved in this project.
If you are looking for a bit of a different Christmas themed movie, check it out and let me know what you think with a thumbs up of my review.
Cheers. Mark (aka The Dying Atheist) P.S. If I were to give this an (MPAA) film rating, it would be PG-13
Since I'm a gay man, and had a free subscription to a gay video channel, I thought I would blow caution to the wind and view the movie.
I actually did like it more than six stars but for one just horrific casting, the father Sven, played by Derek Long. What shall I say about this performance? Hmm, maybe that Derek should find a fall back career? I think that's enough.
Otherwise, I thought the other actors were just fine. Anya the mother played by Kelly Keaton was fabulous I thought. Her comic timing was wonderful, and she pulls of the intensely upper Midwestern accent flawlessly. Either she's a native, or she has an amazing ear.
Now this might seem a strange focus for a review right? Well if you watch the movie, you'll quickly understand why it is important.
The other college male protagonists were great also, attractive and knew their craft obviously.
The strangest part of the movie was the inclusion of Gates McFadden as Martha, the mother of Thomas, the "out" gay college boyfriend. Her scenes we fine, she is a skilled actress oh course, but she had such a small part in the film. Makes you wonder about her motivation for being involved in this project.
If you are looking for a bit of a different Christmas themed movie, check it out and let me know what you think with a thumbs up of my review.
Cheers. Mark (aka The Dying Atheist) P.S. If I were to give this an (MPAA) film rating, it would be PG-13