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This Christmas | 
 enlarge | Director: Preston A. Whitmore Ii
Actors: Loretta Devine, Regina King, Delroy Lindo, Nia Long, Keith Robinson
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  39 reviews
Sales Rank: 504
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 99
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 119 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: COLD19161D
UPC: 043396191617
EAN: 0043396191617
ASIN: B000YAF4Q6
Theatrical Release Date: November 21, 2007
Release Date: November 11, 2008
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Product Description
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 & theyve brought plenty of baggage with them. As the tree is trimmed & lights are hung family bonds are tested & they discover the true meaning of family. Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 11/11/2008 Starring: Chris Brown Delroy Lindo Run time: 119 minutes Rating: Pg13
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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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| Customer Reviews: Read 34 more reviews...
 Didn't like it! January 8, 2009
Tony Kelly
Hi Amazon community, this is my first movie review here...
I wish I would've skipped this movie :o(
It just felt like it was a waste of time...
As a comedy, it didn't make me laugh.
As a drama, it shot everywhere but didn't hit a thing.
The only good part, most actors are above average and they really tried their best.
But,the soundtrack felt like it was pushing a bit too much...Like, let's see how many Xmas songs we can put in one Xmas movie?
The story was a whole bunch of family drama stuff that we've all seen before a million times so nothing new there...
My wife and I kept watching and thinking it would get better since most reviewers here recommended this movie, so we kept watching and watching and nothing good, funny or touching ever happened...
IF you're looking for a good Xmas movie, this isn't it.
Oh, white girls can't dance then???
 GREAT MOVIE....GREAT SERVICE !! January 7, 2009
Wanda G. Ratliff (Cincinnati. OH USA)
"THIS CHRISTMAS" is a very heartwarming movie with excellent performances by all of the actors and actresses. For us baby boomers, it brings back memories of the old family dinners during the holidays and those infamous Sunday dinners. The plot is very basic but still holds you in suspense for the final ending. I watched it twice and will probably watch it again. The "Soul Train" dance line, at the end, is fun! It's a "must have" movie that can be viewed anytime but had special meaning for me "this Christmas"
Very good movie January 7, 2009
Brenda D. Johnson (McDonough, GA)
This Christmas was a very good movie. It held my attention from the beginning to the end. Great movie for the family to watch together.
Good Family Holiday Movie January 5, 2009
D. Hill (Pennsylvania)
This Christmas impressed me at the box office and contines to be a favorite as a newly purchased blu-ray. This touching story brings together a wonderful cast to portray realistic and believable members of a family. I recommend this as a new holiday tradition for your family.
 A DAMN GOOD MOVIE December 28, 2008
Henry H. Burton
THIS PICTURE WAS A SURPRISE TO ME BECAUSE I DON'T REALLY GO FOR XMAS MOVIES. BUT THIS WAS A GOOD ONE. WITH SOME REALLY BEAUTIFUL WOMEN IN IT.
EVEN MS DEVINE TURNED ME ON.I RECOMMEND THIS TO ALL MEN WHO LIKE A SEXY MOVIE WITH TASTE.AND TO THE WOMEN SO THEY CAN SEE WHAT A REAL MAN IS TRULY LIKE. AND MAYBE THEY CAN SEE BEYOND HE SO CUTE CRAP.
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