Boxing Day

Name: Boxing Day
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: December 17, 2021
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Aja Naomi King, Aml Ameen, Claire Skinner, Fraser James, Leigh-Anne Pinnock

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Rocket Science | Release Date (Streaming): December 17, 2021 | Not Rated

Starring: Aja Naomi King, Aml Ameen, Claire Skinner, Fraser James, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Lisa Davina Phillip, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Tamara Lawrance, Tim Ahern, Yasmin Monet Prince

Summary: Melvin (Aml Ameen), a British author living in America, returns home to London for the holidays to introduce his American fiancé to his eccentric British-Caribbean family. Their relationship is put to the test, as she discovers the world Melvin left behind revolves around his ex-girlfriend, who is now an international pop star!

Director: Aml Ameen

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 109 min

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Empire Amon Warmann

Dec 2, 2021

A few storytelling decisions don’t ring true, but the winning performances and loving celebration of Black British culture help conjure up just enough holiday cheer to make this worth watching. Read full review

The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

Dec 2, 2021

Ameen has perfectly plausibly brought off a high-gloss mainstream picture with a big heart and a very nice supporting cast, including Stephen Dillane as Shirley’s new boyfriend. For Ameen, it’s another step on the way to Hollywood stardom. Read full review

The Independent Clarisse Loughrey

Dec 3, 2021

It’s a rare achievement contained within an even rarer type of film: a Black-led, British romantic comedy. But there are, unfortunately, limits to how new and invigorating Boxing Day actually feels. Read full review

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Exceladeogun

Dec 22, 2021

Boxing day
It has a nice and upbeat styling with a beautiful sprinkle of culture (black, British and American). The plot is stuffed and convoluted, this may help keep its pacing going steadily, but a deep look can reveal how thin the main plot is, and needing of more conflict. TheBoxing day
It has a nice and upbeat styling with a beautiful sprinkle of culture (black, British and American). The plot is stuffed and convoluted, this may help keep its pacing going steadily, but a deep look can reveal how thin the main plot is, and needing of more conflict. The characterization and cast is what elevates the movie; the perky and good-humoured performance the cast delivers is strong to carry the movie.

If I'm to judge from the original songs Leigh Anne Pinnock delivered, I'm really not excited for her solo era as a musician.… Expand

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