The Perfect Holiday
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  • Starring: Gabrielle Union, Morris Chestnut
  • Summary: An African American take on the classic and beloved Christmas family film, The Perfect Holiday tells the story of Nancy, a divorced mother of three who is so busy raising her children that she’s forgotten to take care of herself as well. With Christmas fast approaching, she decides to take h her kids to the mall to meet Santa Claus, not knowing that her youngest daughter Emily has sensed her mother’s sadness and is determined to use her time with Santa to make her mom happy again. Just a few days prior, Emily heard her mom say that all she wanted for Christmas was a compliment from a man, so that’s exactly what she tells Santa. Ironically, Santa, as it turns out, is office supply salesman and struggling songwriter Benjamin, who ends up giving Nancy just what she wants for Christmas, and much, much more. (Yari Film Group)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 22
  3. Negative: 13 out of 22
  1. Seattle Post-Intelligencer
    Reviewed by: Andy Spletzer
    75
    Either you're in the mood for a sweet and simple Christmas movie or you're not. If you are, then Perfect Holiday should fit the bill nicely.
  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Phillips
    50
    Strives to be nothing more than easygoing and heartwarming.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    38
    For a family-friendly holiday comedy, it's still coarse, formulaic and occasionally just plain weird.
  4. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Elizabeth Weitzman
    38
    If you're really hoping for a perfect holiday, steer clear of this stale fruitcake of a comedy.

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  1. JamesV.
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    The score of 1 is only because it's a holiday movie with a somewhat happy and cute ending. Other than that, it was a tedious waste of my time. There was absolutely no chemistry between the characters. If you want to see Terrence Howard, Queen Latifah and Gabrielle Union humiliate themselves this is the movie for you. Malik Hammond who plays a thirteen year old boy ends up being the best actor in this film. From the sets, to the writing to the acting, it was a Perfect Disaster that should have never made it to the big screen!!!!… Expand

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