This Christmas (film)

This Christmas is an American comedy film from the year 2007. Directed by Preston A. Whitmore II, who also wrote the screenplay and co-produced the film.

Action

The African American family spends Christmas together Whitfield. Ma'Dere, the family dwells in those house guest has not seen in years, some of their children and grandchildren. You yourself divorced and lives with her ​​partner Joseph Black.

Ma'Deres son Quentin Whitfield, a musician who is in debt and hiding from the executors. Claude Whitfield, a Marine infantryman, returns from a mission.

Reviews

Lael Loewenstein wrote in the journal Variety of 26 October 2007, the film is a rare package that would put together thoughtfully and the receiver rejoice with certainty. He treats universal themes that have " marketable " soundtrack and well-known actor in the cast. The presentation of the "extraordinarily talented " Chris Brown is a surprising " revelation." There were praised the cinematography and production design.

The editors of www.kino.de described the film as a " dramedy, which with loose stars like Delroy Lindo and Mekhi Phifer to an audience in festive mood " turn. Preston A. Whitmore II designing " despite all the part soap opera-like complications stylish a reality anchored family portrait ".

Background

The film was shot in Los Angeles. His cost of production was estimated at 13 million U.S. dollars. The film opened on 21 November 2007 in the cinemas of the USA and on 6 December 2007 in the German cinemas. In the cinema of the United States, he played until 9 December 2007, about 42.76 million U.S. dollars.

Sharon Leal and Loretta Devine already played with together in the series " Boston Public ".

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