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List Price: $19.94 | | Label: Sony Pictures
Salesrank: 618
Released: November 11, 2008 |
| Our Price: $7.98 |
| Used Price: $2.15 |
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
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.
Description of This Christmas:
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
This Christmas Reviews:
Carol 
2009-10-22 - Loved this movie! I had seen it advertised on cable several times before actually watching the movie. Thought it was not going to be good but actually liked it so much I came in the next day and bought it through Amazon. Will be one of my every year Christmas movies!
The worst order 
2009-09-08 - This is the worst experience I've ever had. I still have not received my video. I normally have no problems with receiving my orders. This is ridiculous.
A movie that is worth watching over and over
2009-07-12 - The movie is more than just excellent. It has an all star cast that not only delivers the story they live and are the entire story. This is already a classic in our home where it is watched on a regular basis. I love the growth of the entore family as they lived, loved, and fought around the holiday. Wow it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
This Christmas DVD 
2009-06-29 - Shipping was prompt. DvD is in good condition. I would purchase from this seller again.
EXCELLENT HOLIDAY TREAT - IN OR OUT OF SEASON
2009-06-19 - THOROUGHLY ENTERTAINING. GREAT CAST. TRULY WONDERFUL PERFOMANCES.I FOUND MYSELF WATCHING THIS FILM TIME AND AGAIN.
