Almost Christmas

"Five days together? Oh joy."

2016 1h 51m EN

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 399

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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A dysfunctional family gathers together for their first Christmas since the death of their matriarch.

“Five days together? Oh joy.”

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Cast

Kimberly Elise
Cheryl
Omar Epps
Malachi
Danny Glover
Walter
John Michael Higgins
Brooks
Romany Malco
Christian
Mo'Nique
Aunt May
Nicole Ari Parker
Sonya
JB Smoove
Uncle Lonnie

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: David E. Talbert
Writers: David E. Talbert
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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Released 10 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by David E. Talbert, shot by Larry Blanford. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Paesano. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Troy Takaki shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Kimberly Elise and Omar Epps and Danny Glover carry the top of the cast.

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Marketing tagline: "Five days together? Oh joy.".

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IMDB entry: tt4649416 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

David E. Talbert directs. Larry Blanford behind the camera. John Paesano scores. Troy Takaki cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Released 10 years ago.
2Directed by David E. Talbert, shot by Larry Blanford. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by John Paesano. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Troy Takaki shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Kimberly Elise and Omar Epps and Danny Glover carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Five days together? Oh joy.".
7IMDB entry: tt4649416 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Larry Blanford
Original score: John Paesano
Editing: Troy Takaki
Production design: Wynn Thomas
Runtime: 111 min · 1h 51m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $17,000,000
Box office: $42,580,920
Return: 250% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: Almost Christmas (2016)

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Reno2017-06-05
★ 5/10
Get together family Christmas is never a smooth event! Little bit a surprise film. Most probably the best Christmas comedy of the season, yet I watched it very late. It's a family get together theme, but for the Christmas celebration. So after their mother recently passed away, all the children come to celebrate the festival with their father for not let him be alone for the occasion. But it is not a perfect family. They all seeing each other after a long time and they bring their works, issues and everything along. With differences, debate, fight and all hell set loose. I have seen plenty of similar themed films, this was no different, yet somewhat enjoyable. Because this kind of film is thematically same, but usually screenplay and the comedy parts are derived. If they make those parts right, then it'll meet somewhat viewer's expectation and do better at the box office. A decent cast, though Danny Glover presence was the film's highlight. Well created characters and the executions were not bad either. Surely you would laugh aloud in a few scenes. Bit a long film, but engaging plot. Overall an average film, yet the comedy parts was the best. 5/10

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