Four Cousins and a Christmas

What an awful family! I wouldn't want them to even attend, let alone sing at my funeral.

This isn't the nice and sweet Christmas film that we usually get and maybe that's what they were going for, which would explain why they chose the scariest (Yes including Sloth) Fratelli brother (The Goonies - 1985) to be the grandfather and gave him a terrible wig to boot.

It starts off pretty shrill and girly even before it really gets in to it.

The family tree at the beginning did help as there seemed to be a cast of hundreds, but sadly it continued to prove that Whine was the right word! (In the USA it's called Pizza And Whine). What a miserable b!tch the leading lady was.

She, among others, was quite childish and even the way it was laid out, the freeze frames and narration made it feel like it was aimed at pimply teenagers.

There wasn't even any hotties to look at. The guy with the abs didn't have the face to back them up and is obviously gay in real life, he should have got together with Seb instead, which might have made it more realistic, although Seb was what I call a vile gay. And Casper was just a freak! I didn't understand if it was deliberate or if he was sleeping with the director? The best character was Uncle Tommy.

There were many points where I nearly turned it off, however as it was so short I stuck with it, but I really wish that I hadn't lost that time.

Overall I'd say that it was absolutely ridiculous and the soundtrack was insane.

It's far too miserable for a Christmas film and not made in that Christmassy way. It was also a depressing story, which could actually have been set in the middle of July and no one would have noticed.

Poor, poor, poor!

0.25ish?/10.

The story was great, I loved the realness of seeing how sometimes families only get together under those sad circumstances. The whole cast seemed to be casted perfectly for each role, I believe all the actors did a wonderful job portraying each character and you can really tell a difference between each as an individual. My favorite character would probably be Jennifer, the way she was holding a grudge against her grandfather but in a "I'll forgive but won't forget" kind of way because at the end of the day it is still family. I first heard of this movie because of Teri Polo. I grew up watching The Fosters so she definitely caught my attention!

"Four Cousins and a Christmas" is a wonderfully heartfelt and relatable holiday film that completely surprised me. The performances are rich with warmth and authenticity, bringing each character to life in a unique way. Jennifer's emotional journey resonates deeply; her story feels both personal and profoundly real. The film beautifully explores themes of grief, forgiveness, and the power of family, weaving these elements together in a touching narrative. I particularly admired how it illustrates the idea that even in the midst of sadness, the support of family can lead to healing and hope. This film is a beautiful, underrated Christmas gem that truly deserves to be seen.

"Four Cousins & a Christmas" is a watch that I believe many families will be able to relate and connect with. Something I appreciated throughout this film was the genuine chemistry and connection between each character. Family can be unpredictable, and challenging, and I think this film captures the importance in having a strong support system behind you no matter what. Yes, it can be chaotic, but in the end, it is about who is by your side through everything. This film captures this genuine aspect of love, and familial trust. I think these aspects make up for some of the jumps between scenes/quickly resolved storylines. If anything, this just adds to the chaotic nature of family. Great watch!

An amazingly heartfelt film to watch during the holiday season (or even in the dead of Summer, like myself)! The story's diverse characters contain members found in almost everyone's family, and provide amazingly realistic performances depicting the all-too relatable struggle of gathering for the holidays; not to mention, doing so while mourning the loss of a member of the family.

With the inevitable tension between a few relatives, sibling/cousin rivalries, and family drama dragged out for decades, the triumph of familial love and support during difficult times reminds viewers that blood is thicker than water (and even wine).

This chaotic family dynamic is gorgeously portrayed by a cast with such incredible chemistry, you would assume they are actually related. The story is written so well, it has inspired me to reach out to all of my family members to tell them I love them. Kudos to the cast and crew for creating such an impactful piece!