Four Cousins and a Christmas

"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.

This was just a weird movie - and not in a good way. The 4 cousins ranged from boring and uninteresting to terrible and annoying.

One of the most grating parts of the movie was when there were scenes with the cousin who was supposed to be a comedian, they had this Seinfeld rip-off music as the soundtrack. Not sure whose decision that was, but they should be drummed out of the business.

And, I'm not sure if it was the director or the editor or who, but it had weird cuts, and camera angles. Really strange scenes with these awkward pauses where I kept expecting some untoward thing to take place - like one of the uncles would end up molesting a niece.

Terrible directing, editing, acting and dialogue. Other than that...

"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!

I found Four Cousins and a Christmas a thoroughly enjoyable experience, with it tackling a period of grief shared by four cousins during Christmas time. By far this film's greatest strength comes from its performances. All four cousins are full of charisma and feel fully realized and bounce off each other in a playful and realistic manner. Particularly, I enjoyed Raffaela Capp's Jennifer as a character whose storyline not only carries the most emotional relevance but also is one many audiences will relate to in a huge way. I feel Four Cousins' narrative is portrayed in such a down to earth and relatable way and you really feel for Jennifer and her family at the end. I would definitely recommend Four Cousins and a Christmas for its fresh take on a family-driven narrative during Christmas.

So I have a question... WHAT. WAS. THAT????

Scenes getting cut earlier than normally, cringy acting, weird angle filming, bizarre transitions between scenes , lazy humor. Come on... what is this?