The messiest Christmas ever|Almost Christmas 2016 - 00s movie commentary recap

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[@forthenostalgia]

Merry Christmas yall!! I hope your Christmas isnt as eventful as this movie 😂

[@ChavareayJackson]

Can you do A Madeas Christmas

[@alexa04tx]

Merry Christmas to you & yours too. Thanks for this one, sis!!!

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

Merry Christmas!!! 🎁🎄

[@LynnE507]

Merry Christmas!!

[@TG5455]

Hope everyone had a good Christmas. 😊

[@nicolesherman8974]

The dinner scene is one of the most iconic scenes in Black cinema fr lmaoooo

[@twix8989]

I agree there's always something that happens at the dinner table. Lmfaooo just look at the dinner scene in Why Did I get Married 😂😂😂

[@marilyn1984]

@@twix8989why did I get married can’t be topped

[@twix8989]

@@marilyn1984 oh absolutely 💯

[@raymonenorwood7296]

Always for real

[@assatanoir86]

I wholeheartedly agree 😂😂😂

[@marlon-eric]

Movie or not, there's no script on Earth that'll convince me Keri Hilson wants JB Smooth lol

[@forthenostalgia]

SAME!!! 😂😂😂

[@HillaryMaxineChilds]

Lol right, he took the role off that alone 😂😂

[@angelaholmes8888]

Exactly 🤣😂

[@krazykaye8843]

Money will do it every time. How do you think those ugly rappers have such beautiful wives, girlfriends, baby mama's? It's plausible to me.

[@MariahBraxton1]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@nogalistanineties9237]

This may sound harsh but I didn't feel sympathy for Cheryl when Rachel invited jasmine side Chick to the dinner even though Rachel knew Lonnie was cheating with jasmine. Cheryl never resisted taking shots at Rachel

[@bando91]

*that part*

[@nogalistanineties9237]

@@bando91 I said something bad

[@Epodmusic17]

Facts, she needed to be humbled

[@bando91]

​@@nogalistanineties9237*nope* not at all I *100 percent agree with you*

[@dija1988]

When the eldest child is put in that position of a surrogate mother and is expected to act like an adult with the youngest or younger one constantly being made excuses for, it can cause enmity. That is what I see between these two. Rachel had the opportunity to explore life and make mistakes, but Cheryl couldn't.

[@jackkay2058]

Everytime i see Kimberly Elise, I think about when she got her get back at Charles

[@unknownnation9465]

Lol so tru

[@psychdee702]

CHRISTINA🗣️😂🤷🏾‍♂️ Christina’s gone

[@Jessica.Shawnte]

😂😂😂

[@KikiW89]

I always think about (I NEEED THAT MONEY)😂😂😂

[@YouKnowImOnMyPeriodYah]

@@psychdee702 “Your little tramp didn’t leave any money to pay her, so she ✨left✨💁🏾‍♀️” 😭

[@difficultzari5168]

monique made this movie. she's the only reason why i watch it

[@forthenostalgia]

She really did!

[@Beauty777_]

She was so funny

[@tamaranicholas6504]

Agreed!!

[@krazykaye8843]

Facts, the only reason to waste your time on this one was Monique. She carried this movie.

[@JECZ23]

As a blk man, I understand why many bw become how Gabrielles character are. I've heard too many stories where bw have felt cornered to have sex or entertain men solely based on receiving help in a time of dire need & the man uses this opportunity to get or coerce what they really after. Sad but true. All help ain't good help. Smh

[@Not_Always]

As a black woman, I've never heard any woman say this or felt that way myself.

[@JECZ23]

@@Not_Always well then you're lucky. Remember Jada Pinketts character in SET IT OFF? What she had to do to get that check? Many women get caught in situations just like that. Even online they have this meme of some older guy whose a landlord pounding out a female tenant cuz she can't pay her rent. It happens so often that it's become a joke now. So just cuz you have been fortunate enough to have that never happen to you or anyone you know, don't think it's not happening. Believe it or not, it probably has happened to someone you know. They just don't wanna tell you or anyone about it.

[@lelecheesy]

@@Not_AlwaysI don’t know many black women like this either but maybe delusional

[@Not_Always]

@@JECZ23 erm, that was a movie, not a documentary

[@MsDannyNicole]

I mean I ain’t speaking for all black women, but I have ABSOLUTELY known black women who have been in a similar scenario, and it goes even deeper than just in the intimate sense: friends who are after money or whatever benefits come with the friendship. But the example you gave? Yeah, I’ve known some, I’ve been one once upon a time too. It happens, y’all

[@BAMOORE94]

I love how Monique was supposed to be a background character to only be in a couple scenes and she adlibs the entire movie

[@Daydreams-hu2fs]

I didn't like Cheryl in this movie I felt like she was the jealous sister she stayed starting stuff with Rachel and Rachel would try to ignore her but it like Cheryl wanted to keep screwing with her u honestly didn't feel all that sorry for her about Rachel bringing Lonnie's mistrest to their Christmas dinner

[@xxHeadRadioxx]

Jasmine was not reading the room AT ALL.

[@Beauty777_]

The way you kept calling Rachel & Maliki childish😂I also couldn’t believe she was still mad at some shit from high school😂

[@truthtorpedo4068]

"Do you want some stuffing baby"? Lordt I cannot with this! 😂

[@marissawilson4644]

Sweet potato pie is my absolute favorite dessert PERIOD. So I completely understand!! 😂😂

[@Drewski217]

It was Cheryl's prom dress instead of hers because she burned/destroyed her own I ADORE this movie! Each of the siblings had interesting arcs and Monique was a hoot LOL

[@shai.jatoria]

Monique shined in this movie 👌🏾 pay that woman whatever she wants lol 😂

[@unknownnation9465]

Yes that malachi Rachel window scene was so cringe. The fact that Malachi was everywhere convenient for a conversation or situation for Rachel was like….did he have anything else going on or was he plotting and planning waiting on cue to hit up Rachel in every scene of interaction?

[@leclercdarmand5202]

That "be fuckin for real" got me in real tears at work ma'am I'm a police dispatcher I'm tryna save lives this Christmas 😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@gottalovebri]

😭 ma’am don’t miss no calls laughing too hard

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

I was perfect with the guesses this month 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. This movie & This Christmas are mirror movies. Cheryl & Rachel’s dynamic were the same as Lisa & Kelli from This Christmas & Terri & Max from Soul Food. Fun Facts: Danny Glover & Kimberly Elise were also in Beloved, Omar Epps & Gabrielle Union were also in Love & Basketball, Gabrielle Union & Monique were also in Two Can Play That Game, Gabrielle Union & Romany Malco were also in Think Like A Man & Think Like A Man 2 & DC Young Fly & Keri Hilson were also in For The Love Of Money. I can’t wait for what’s in store for 2024.

[@bintousylla5443]

Nicole Ari Parker and Monique were also in Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

@@bintousylla5443 That’s right.

[@nogalistanineties9237]

Nicole Ari Parker we're in this Disney film called the Loretta Claiborne story Nicole played a jealous sister in there and Nicole was a regular on Soul food the tv series and Kimberly Elise had a recurring on there

[@therealmarlonbellamy]

@@nogalistanineties9237 Okay

[@claytonphillips85]

Rachel was showing a red flag already that was telling Malachi to leave her crazy ass alone. If i was him i wouldn't even deal with her after that

[@forthenostalgia]

Yea, she was a bit extra!

[@claytonphillips85]

@@forthenostalgia definitely

[@lilyvonblack1]

NGL, I would have probably tried the boba tea that Aunt May made. It was the only thing that actually looked good out of all the other foods she made.🤣

[@lovelee1772]

The dinner table is one of the funniest scenes!! Gabrielle Union reactions at the tabor omg 😂😂😂

[@truthtorpedo4068]

The dinner scene sirs and ma'ams... #ICONIC 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I WAS SCREAMING!

[@craigwapples4200]

You want to meet grandma ?13:02 😂😂

[@forthenostalgia]

I don't think she was ready for "Grandma" 😂

[@Chitownhomestead]

😂😂😂😂

[@Thikbody1979]

Losing your mother hurts deep I lost my mom when I was 18 years old I’m 44yrs old now and I cry still like it was yesterday

[@Bdaychick]

Honestly, Monique and Kimberly Elise MADE this movie for me…. Monique constantly with the one liners and Kimberly at the dinner table😂

[@ChefDomH]

The persimmons and the boba was the best part of that first meal. Evan was definitely an oops baby😂😂

[@BillPooleNYC]

I prefer This Christmas but Monique’s performance definitely saved this one from Tubi low budget status. Also can we have a moment for Kimberly Elise’s understated/underrated beauty, body and class. Are bugs in collard greens really a thing? I never heard that one before. Love the reviews as always, can we get a retro review of Hav Plenty?

[@LisaFrank39]

Yes bugs and sometimes poop end up on the greens. Have to wash them multiple times

[@Tiajones333]

I got to keep it real Monique is the reason why I actually watch this movie

[@ladygrimm6661]

Ykw Im convinced that there's a troupe in messy ass family dinners in black cinema forreal. There's Why Did I Get Married, Madea's Big Happy Family, Soul Food...bro I swear

[@LittleVMKGirl2]

I always remember that scene of Cheryl whipping out the gun lmao

[@crayzeenaebear97]

That dinner scene is so now black movie history 😂 full and laughs and ended in good drama!

[@zammymynakersnackstbmoth]

I LOVED working on this set so much!!

[@forthenostalgia]

I bet it was a good time 😂

[@packnetadaija]

Oooo girl the mess! I mean honestly I like this movie a bit more than this Christmas because of how messy the dinner scene was 😂😂😂

[@angelaholmes8888]

Yep that scene was hilarious 🤣😂

[@isalisa909]

I love this movie more than this Christmas. Their chemistry was better imo and Monique was funny. Can you do shaft starring Samuel L Jackson? The actor playing Evan played his son in the last one

[@Not_Always]

Monique is not funny. Being loud and saying gross things isn't humor

[@simplyjuannie5128]

DC Young Fly and those extra crispy french fries. 😂😂😂😂

[@queenscarlettpimpsunkiss..5537]

I literally JUST played this for my momma 😄🥰

[@marcellusfinch6366]

20 years ago?? Omar and Gabby were in high school 30/35 years ago 🤣🤣

[@jonathanpatterson4558]

this is a good movie to watch for the holidays.

[@AwkwardBlackGal613]

The irony, I just watched this for the first time, this same day last year. And you uploaded this today. Have a happy holiday!

[@forthenostalgia]

Same to you!

[@qdontae6]

Lol shorty killed me talking bout “childish asses” loved it but I liked this better than This Christmas tbh

[@skylarmccall5737]

My mom and I love to watch this movie even when it isn’t Christmas! ❤️ Happy holidays!

[@DestinysChild-vn5hm]

When Rachel and Cheryl had the talk in the hospital I honestly don't think Rachel was ever jealous Cheryl it was envy which is different from jealousy envy is when you want what someone else has but you're happy for that person and don't resent them or have any hostility plus the big sister that looked up to treated her like dirt Cheryl was definitely jealous of Rachel all because they're parents helped her or whatever as kids but how do you still have that resentment and jealousy now that y'all grown immature as ever Cheryl and I think she was threatened by Rachel being the strong independent beautiful woman Cheryl knew Lonnie was nothing but stayed

[@Not_Always]

Jealousy is when you become protective over something you have because you fear someone else is going to take it away from you. There was no jealousy here.

[@forthenostalgia]

I think Rachel wanted to be accepted by Cheryl. She would always try with her but Cherl would always try to knock her down. At the end of the movie, Rachel revealed that she always looked up to her and respected the fact that she was able to make things happen on her own. While Cheryl resented the fact that Rachel didnt have to figure things out on her own , she had support. So maybe Cheryl was Jealous of Rachel for having the help she didnt have. But great point about her sticking with Lonnie. I think she didnt want to divorce him because it would be like she failed and she would be in the same boat as Rachel with a failed marraige.

[@indigrant1087]

I only remember the dinner scene! Lemme rewatch for the holidays

[@roselynholloway7863]

Kimberly Elise is a great talent

[@LavaIshawtLink]

One thing I’ll say about this channel is every time I watch a movie now I want your background music playing along with it 😂 happy holidays boo. Thank you for filling my home with laughter and entertainment ❤❤

[@dulxbe4883]

I watched this movie for the first time last night and wake up to this this morning lol. merry christmas!

[@GirlGeek90]

Black Holiday films are messy. Next time review The Family Stone. Its just as messy lol

[@angelaholmes8888]

I love that film ❤❤

[@vickybabadoo9927]

Why is there ALWAYS cheating involved 😭😭

[@tlfsag88]

Not me missing this video yesterday! So I’ve also never heard/seen this movie before. I really like the checklist that you created checking off the typical themes found in Black Christmas movies. This was a good review! And I like Mo’Nique’s character with her delulu but funny self! Kimberly Elise’s characters will forever have a violent streak as well as Gabrielle Union characters having that strong willed black woman streak. A common theme I have noticed is how a few of the characters were still living in the past (good and bad). In Lonnie’s case, he definitely was a shell of his former self and of course someone younger will hype him up. Rachel’s daughter was definitely the adult out of the two. Did she seem a little grown to you? She kind of did to me. I need to watch more Christmas movies other than Home Alone which is my forever fave! Can’t wait to see what next movie you’ll review next year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

[@forthenostalgia]

Niya did seem mature gor her age. She probably saw alot with Rachel being her mom and struggling to figure herself out andnprovide for her. Happy Holidays!!!

[@Markaylaa0]

The sweet potato pie scene was so heartwarming 🥹 when he finally got it right

[@forthenostalgia]

Yes it was 🥲

[@timEzeee]

Hopefully future reviews: Inkwell, Hav Plenty, and Jungle Fever

[@orionb5217]

Monique made this movie 10000 times better 😂😂😂

[@gabrieljahn5795]

The way Rachel say: oh sh!t at 13:24 She knows Lonnie is a Dead man and he is F#cked when Cheryl finds out!😬😶💀

[@trioelementtarot3952]

It’s the way her dad looks at the pie before getting up from the table😭😭😭

[@cautrey8925]

This movie is so underrated! when i hear black people say their favorite christmas movies and dont mention this one im so shook!

[@angelaholmes8888]

💯 totally underrated

[@Chitownhomestead]

I never saw this movie... just the dinner scene 😂😂😂😂

[@blackqueen7147]

You’ve done it again!! Thank Queen and Happy Holidays!!❤

[@forthenostalgia]

Thank you! You too!

[@AUnicornlover]

Im sorry but gabrielle union just plays herself in everything shes ever been in 🤣

[@ZebraLens]

Lol yep just like in "Daddy's Little Girls"... "Deliver us from Eva"... "Bring It On"... "Good Deeds"... I'm gonna stop here because we'll be here all day😅

[@AUnicornlover]

@@ZebraLens fr though loll

[@shanellsplace]

Saw this for the first time last year and it has become one of my favorite Christmas Movies 🎄🥰🧑🏽‍🎄🎄🥰🧑🏽‍🎄🎄

[@deontaeb.]

I don’t condone cheating but I don’t blame Lonnie for folding, Keri Hilson fine as hell I had a crush on her since middle school 😂❤. That is a beautiful woman

[@KnowledgeSeeker78491]

Cheating is wrong, but Lord have mercy... What the hell she see in him!?? I'm hating because she's drop dead gorgeous 😂😂😂

[@deontaeb.]

@@KnowledgeSeeker78491 Crazy thing is it be dudes like him that be pulling girls like this in real life 😂💯

[@mclark2959]

This movie is just a budget This Christmas. Does it mean I won't watch it? No. But it's so thrown together and the siblings dont feel real 😂

[@yovelly8514]

the intro had me crying already time to get sum food and enjoy this fr

[@greendiamondglow]

I watched this on Christmas and it had me sobbing. It's not even that's it's a great movie (I mean, I like it well enough). I think I just saw myself in one of the characters and...some complicated feelings came up. I ended the movie surrounded by tissues. It was a whole thing.

[@damionjames2836]

Thanks so much for the vid. I hope you enjoy your Christmas 🎄 ❤

[@forthenostalgia]

Thank you! You too!

[@Meadowsandmangoes]

I had to stop what I was doooooiiinggg whatchhuuuuu meeaaaannnn??!!! Oh I love this movie it was wildinnnggg. So glad you are doing a review! Day just got 100000 times better. Also Happy Holidays when it comessss

[@forthenostalgia]

What is you sayyyyinnnnnnn"?!! Happy holidays!

[@coleyboot1]

Chef kiss 💋 you are the best at narration

[@forthenostalgia]

Thank you 🙂

[@coleyboot1]

@@forthenostalgia no thank you for this gem right before Christmas...Merry Christmas

[@noplace4akitty047]

YOOOOOO. I’m not working and I get here within minutes of upload. Great Christmas weekend for me. Now I need primm to upload and I’ll be set.

[@lakeila1234]

He did yesterday

[@noplace4akitty047]

@@lakeila1234 I love you. Thank you. I don’t have time to check usually and I’m too dumb to turn on notifications.

[@jamelramseur]

Happy Holidays! Thank you so much for all you've done this year for us. Can't wait to see you next year!

[@TrueCrimeTalkWithTaves]

Best man holiday is another good black holiday movie

[@dasiareed2708]

Let’s be real the dinner scene and that infamous cringey window scene is the only scene we remember from this movie

[@Vion646]

This movie is a classic. I like this more than this Christmas honestly

[@anitabrundidge4043]

Happy Holidays, Love your reviews. God Bless

[@cadillacdeville5828]

This is definitely going to be 100 💯💯💯💯..Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 and happy holidays lovelies ❤

[@forthenostalgia]

Happy holidays!

[@1201lasttimelover]

Ive been binge watching this channel! Im loving it.

[@cniccolew.1469]

I’ve been waiting for this one😊❤merry Christmas 🎄

[@DeauntesSpot]

Idk how I missed this review 😤cause this forsure one of my favorite movies for Christmas most defenitly better than This Christmas

[@alexey-mariejohn4154]

This channel's narrator, pronounces words like Cleveland from family guy and its quite entertaining...lol churl

[@medeucaa]

Merry Christmas boo❤ thank u for a great year!

[@forthenostalgia]

Merry Christmas! Same to you.

[@sfinyt]

I enjoyed your review. I like David E. Talbert's movies and plays.

[@Dee-Wayne]

YOu do such a good job on these videos! Thank you!!

[@HopelessDreamersClub]

Lmao the fact that my bf and I are watching this right now

[@MichaelSpikes-pv6kl]

Greatest black Christmas ⛄🎁 movie review ever

[@itskenzie1135]

loveee this movie, nd i love your vids too i barely comment but i always watch😂

[@ileenechols7447]

What about perfect holiday.

[@brielleginestwu]

Loved this video! I’ve watched the dinner scene soooo many times lol It never gets old

[@denisedillinger1354]

Here for Monique she was masterful in this movie ❤❤❤

[@mmurph]

Kimberly Elise and guns are a match made in heaven. Remember _Women Thou Art Loose_ ?

[@aliciachappelle5457]

Whene you go deep into the review you see why sherl hated Rachel is because their did everything for Rachel and shelr had to figure things out on her own which made shelr jealous.

[@kimenglish5603]

Love this channel

[@quietstorm7684]

I both knew this movie was next and saw it. Happy holidays.

[@tagz3924]

This movie have bunch scenes that was just there to fill in movie time. The church scene was literally 2 mins and had nothing to deal with the movie. I give this movie 4/10 stars

[@packnetadaija]

Merry Christmas to you and your family. Also everyone else reading this comment I hope you have a merry Christmas as well ❤❤

[@forthenostalgia]

Merry Christmas!

[@kamauruddock9684]

Rachel mouthed off too much. People who live in glasses shouldn't throw stones. She was extra rude to Lonnie during the football game. Please it wasnt that hard a hit. She was no bigger a success than he. When she invited the mistress to dinner that told me all i needed to know about her. Some things should never be done. Even in anger.

[@raymonenorwood7296]

Happy holidays to you and love your review on this.

[@nicolesherman8974]

Merry Christmas to you and Have a Happy New Year 🎈

[@niabelizaire3596]

One more day until Christmas, folks! ❄️⛄️🎅🏾🤶🏾🎄🎁

[@PeaceLovePaperbacks]

This was a movie i hadn't seen or heard about. will watch when i get the chance.

[@dylansandoval2902]

12:48 hell yea you can 😍🤣

[@JaneGetsDough]

i relate to Evan nowadays we all fall on hard times

[@kenyavigne6542]

Gabrielle Union & Omar Epps went to prom together on Love & Basketball too !