Holiday Rush

Odd concept to turn a movie about a dad losing his job around the holidays into his comedy. The kids are absolutely insufferable. Sonequa Martin-Green is fabulous which is why this isn't a 2/10.

This is another in a long-overdue set of movies showing black middle class families dealing in their own ways with issues of career setbacks and spoiled kids; finding holiday spirit and togetherness through adversity. It's a bit like a Tim Allen movie in visually comedic moments. From a story-arc angle, it's a little bit fractured during the first half, with too much weight on the main character and not quite enough development of the strong supporting characters, but that's better balanced in the second half for a really nice and heartwarming Christmas morning that's all the funnier for the wardrobe choices.

Although engaging in a way, it misses something. It feels like a half-hearted christmas story, that is totally predictable and all and sure it's about family values and such. But it left me wondering, what am I missing...? Hence the half-hearted rating.

Not sure about the bad reviews but I actually enjoyed this film. I thought the kids played exactly how they were written to be: entitled, spoiled, bougie kids who have been given everything, never knowing sacrifice, lack and hardship. I enjoyed the story, the acting (the actress who played Roxie was great!). It's a Christmas movie - give it a chance.

This movie brought nothing new to the stable of holiday movies. The characters aren't particularly likeable, the storyline is typical and predictable and I feel Netflix really dropped the ball here. 6-year old kids know how to start a GoFundMe campaign to get Christmas gifts for themselves, but they can't understand that their father lost his job. Then there are the 2 oldest kids who are selfish, spoiled rotten, and cliched. The drama and conflict seems very forced to the point that it doesn't seem like the characters in the movie believe the plot. I'm tired of seeing movies and TV shows with spoiled rotten, selfish, unlikeable kids, and parents who are nothing but ATMs. Why not depict kids with character who understand the love of a parent? We should be beyond this crappy, formulaic bs in 2019. Netflix, please do better.

This was a really appalling film made up of some of the most unlikable characters I think I've ever seen in a Christmas movie. The kids were exceptionally unlikable and bratty (especially the son - ungrateful little s**t), it was painful to watch them on screen. Acting in general was pretty bad as well. I think I wanted to kick 90% of characters. Sonequa Martin-Green was really good though. I sure hope the producers got her a back massage for carrying this entire film.

This is a cute enough little movie. Very "Black-ish"/ "Best Man Holiday" esque in terms of production quality, aesthetics, and setting, with a dose of Hallmark movie cheesiness to make it acceptable for a general audience. If you accept it for what it is, keep your expectations realistic, you'll find it enjoyable enough. Well, at the very least you'll find it watchable and won't be upset you spent time doing so. Speaking of expectations, the two main characters exceeded mine. I've been so-so on Romany Malco's acting skills in the things I've seen him in, but I was pleasantly surprised with his performance in this movie. But it's his co-star whom deserves the honorable mention. I'm not familiar with her, but I think she carried this movie! I can't believe I haven't seen her in other things. I think she has tremendous star potential! The actor who played the son was also a pleasant surprise. Will also give a shout to Deon Cole for playing the funny villain pretty well. There are weak spots: the older daughter's acting is somewhat mediocre. The plot is somewhat predictable. But not to the point it insults the audience's intelligence. I think overall this is a quality, family-friendly offering from Netflix. Given some of Netflix's other more "agenda"-driven offerings, you have to take the non-offensive, non-controversial stuff when you can. Enjoy!

I went in having no clue what other people thought of this movie, because I have pretty low standards for Netflix made films. This movie was actually good! It was cute and funny. I have no idea why it's rated so low.. just because the kids are spoiled makes this a bad plot? The whole point of the movie is that the dad wants to make his children happy and give them everything he can. It's just a silly Christmas movie. It could've been better, yes, but it wasn't a 1/10!