The writing is uneven, the cinematography is odd (close-ups of wine glasses and barbells; camera not in line with the actor's eyes so it looks like he's looking elsewhere), and there are numerous montages that last way too long of actions to music without dialogue. And so much doesn't make sense! Don't bother rewinding, thinking you missed something; any background, relevant part, or connecting scenes aren't there. For example, Elle is missing, and the brothers leave to find her. The next scene, it's the next day, and she's in the house, like she never left, asking for a ride to the airport, and Wesley, who was out looking for her, opens the front door dressed in a sharp red suit (not what he left dressed in). If what I wrote doesn't make sense, understand that's how I felt most of the movie. I enjoyed family interactions and some of the actors, and those are the only redeeming factors of this movie.
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Family Matters Christmas
murphylisamrs23 October 2023
The acting is not very good or off. T
It is not realistic and not natural but thats because of the acting. The storyline seems rushed. It wasn't a Hallmark movie or some of the seasoned Christmas movies but I get the meaning. I see what the storyline is trying to say. Nothing is perfect. All in all if you love different types of Christmas movies like I love Christmas movies you will most likely like this movie. I stumbled on this movie on Tubi and I thought I would give it a look and I am glad I did. It wasn't the greatest movie but a good meaningful movie. I hope whoever reads this review enjoys the movie.
Wanted to like it but don't
matthewtessnear8 December 2020
This movie is poor quality in everything, from writing and directing to photography and sound production. The over-acting is also impossible to ignore. I wanted to like this because it has the Winslow siblings from Family Matters who return to play siblings in this story. But there's nothing good about this effort. The story's not even good, and it advances illogically and without any sensibility. Don't waste your 75 minutes on this Christmas movie.
The protagonist is horrible!
domaddison12 December 2020
Not a movie
denmarkkc22 November 2020
What can be said about this one. The story is unrealistic and out of touch. The acting is bad and stiff. The sound is bad, the lighting is bad, the comedy is bad. Honestly this is the worst movie I've ever sat through. I guess they thought getting Laura and Eddie from Family matters was a draw so they put them on the advertisement and feature them in a few scenes and for some reason play they as brother and sister, I guess because of there past related roles, when they act more like husband and wife. The shirt 75 min run time is filled with about 30 minutes of musical montages where I guess they couldn't think of any dialogue. The funniest of these is watching several characters planning to wrap a gift for 5 minutes.
This is a poor attempt at a bad movie. I would put this up against any of the famous bad movies and likely win.
This is a poor attempt at a bad movie. I would put this up against any of the famous bad movies and likely win.
Would rate it a "0" if I could...
benetbabiiboo13 November 2020
So much wrong
jlrjlr-401035 December 2021
I really wanted to like this movie, but the acting was just not good at all, with the exception of the cousin. I don't even know what was going on with the writing, because it seemed like they told 5 different people to write a scene for a Christmas romance and then put them together. It's like they ran out of time at the end and just said never mind what just happened 5 minutes ago, everything is fine!
Don't waste your time watching this one.
chuckarock200118 November 2021
If I could give 0 stars I would. This is a terrible movie.
The plot is disjointed, the acting is poor.
If you're looking for a nice Christmas movie this ISN'T it !
I watched it hoping it would improve but sadly it didn't !
Your life is too short so don't waste your time watching this one !!!
The plot is disjointed, the acting is poor.
If you're looking for a nice Christmas movie this ISN'T it !
I watched it hoping it would improve but sadly it didn't !
Your life is too short so don't waste your time watching this one !!!
Facepalm & Eyeroll
jnb-0838513 December 2022
This movie is weak and pointless. The acting isn't good except for the cousin "Blythe" (but terrible name) and the mom. So much didn't make sense, it was annoying. I waited for something to change my mind but that never happened. I was disappointed. The gift wrapping scene made me literally yell out "Seriously?!!"
I hate leaving bad reviews but I couldn't help this one. It's amazing to me that everyone involved in production thought this movie was worth sharing. Why was there NO EFFORT put into filling out the details? For instance, Wesley was described as "well off" and "One of Carolina's most eligible bachelors" but all we saw was an average nice guy with a good job. Side note: his eyes often focusing slightly off from the camera just looked weird.
I could go on... Just don't waste your time.
I could go on... Just don't waste your time.
FAMILY MATTERS GROWN UP N POSITIVE AT CHRISTMAS!
bonitarh15 November 2020
Good family scenes in a BEAUTIFUL middle class family. Very loving. A movie WHERE NO BLACK PERSON DIES OR LOSES A JOB.! UPBEAT. The best of it does happen at the family home! The writer and the producers are young. Just know Spielberg started writing for tv. Keep on keeping on!
Such an amazing Christmas movie
lynetteflagg30 November 2023
What an amazing Christmas movie but also a good family movie. No it doesn't have the best quality but the message in the movie is so encouraging and inspiring. I watched just the beginning and I was hooked. Is it the best Christmas movie ever? No but it has purpose and it serves it's purpose which is why I gave it a 10. I loved loved loved seeing Family Matters cast on there also with Kellie Williams ( Laura Winslow)who plays mom and Darius (who played Eddie Winslow) there chemistry is still all the way there and yes people they play brother and sister not husband and wife. 🤢 I only checked this movie out because of Kellie ( She's my favorite) and it didn't disappoint.
Typical of these Studios!
JazzCat641 August 2022
It's tough for black films and it shows with something like this because I like the leads even though they seem inexperienced. The script was poor but i thought the acting was okay. I think it's funny when people say the story was bad because i would say the script was bad, not the story. All the hallmark movies are about either the male or female going back home for some sort of Christmas event. They followed the same playbook, but the movie was shot in a lower quality. Without proper funding these movies will always come out cheap looking.
Bad in all aspects
Jackbv12312 July 2022
When I see so many 1 star reviews, I get suspicious. Don't be. It's legitimate. This movie is truly terrible and I'll give the reasons why.
The first most obvious thing you notice is the sound. Most scenes have that slight echo like it's being recorded in a big room. In the first scene, the bar background noise competes for the viewers attention with the main actors. Incoherent conversation and even silverware and plate noises.
The acting is universally bad. The quality of acting across the board is below high school drama club. Sometimes it seems like the actors are trying too hard, overacting. Wesley's brother is distracting.
I would say the story is unusual except it's hard to find the story. For one thing, the leads don't get to Carolina until well past half-way. The transitions are horrible. Things progress without making sense. Elle's attitude toward everything changes completely without any explanation. She goes from crabby to nice instantaneously. Events progress at the end that don't make sense because they aren't explained. Wesley's brother brings up something that is never explained why he thought what he said. Elle shows up where I couldn't understand how she got there based on what happened immediately before that.
The dialogue is terrible. It's boring. It seems like the writers knew they had a problem because on Wesley and Elle's first real date, there was no dialogue. For that matter, Wesley and Elle had almost no screen time together. They each had more conversation with their confidants than with each other and that conversation was repetitive and boring. There were at least three sequences of a minute or longer with music and no dialogue.
There were some weird camera shots which were a directing fail attempting to look artsy, but adding nothing worthwhile.
I add 1 star to the minimum because this movie did one thing right that is usually my pet peeve. That was making text messages readable to the viewer.
The first most obvious thing you notice is the sound. Most scenes have that slight echo like it's being recorded in a big room. In the first scene, the bar background noise competes for the viewers attention with the main actors. Incoherent conversation and even silverware and plate noises.
The acting is universally bad. The quality of acting across the board is below high school drama club. Sometimes it seems like the actors are trying too hard, overacting. Wesley's brother is distracting.
I would say the story is unusual except it's hard to find the story. For one thing, the leads don't get to Carolina until well past half-way. The transitions are horrible. Things progress without making sense. Elle's attitude toward everything changes completely without any explanation. She goes from crabby to nice instantaneously. Events progress at the end that don't make sense because they aren't explained. Wesley's brother brings up something that is never explained why he thought what he said. Elle shows up where I couldn't understand how she got there based on what happened immediately before that.
The dialogue is terrible. It's boring. It seems like the writers knew they had a problem because on Wesley and Elle's first real date, there was no dialogue. For that matter, Wesley and Elle had almost no screen time together. They each had more conversation with their confidants than with each other and that conversation was repetitive and boring. There were at least three sequences of a minute or longer with music and no dialogue.
There were some weird camera shots which were a directing fail attempting to look artsy, but adding nothing worthwhile.
I add 1 star to the minimum because this movie did one thing right that is usually my pet peeve. That was making text messages readable to the viewer.
OMG WHAT A POS AMONGST FILMS
devlsrdeye4 January 2021
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