Rethabile Ramaphakela’s Disaster Holiday is a strainingly unfunny dramedy on parenting. How good a parent is is assessed by the emotional lives their children are able to develop. Do they have empathy and curiosity in equal share? Are they nice to the other with sincerity and not just to earn some added leverage? How does the crunch of a job weigh on regular choices the parent would have to be cautious and mindful of?
The film measures the impact of this balance. It talks of a father who habitually fails to strike the balance. The man is forever caught in the rat race of ensuring financial stability for his family, and his kids; he completely overlooks being by their side in the daily moments. He knows he has to provide and can’t risk the tough, poverty-stricken childhood he has seen at close quarters. Moreover, he is bent on...
The film measures the impact of this balance. It talks of a father who habitually fails to strike the balance. The man is forever caught in the rat race of ensuring financial stability for his family, and his kids; he completely overlooks being by their side in the daily moments. He knows he has to provide and can’t risk the tough, poverty-stricken childhood he has seen at close quarters. Moreover, he is bent on...
- 12/14/2024
- by Debanjan Dhar
- High on Films
“Disaster Holiday” is a Netflix comedy movie directed by Rethabile Ramaphakela starring Kenneth Nkosi, Lunathi Mampofu, and Kopano Mahlasi.
Netflix’s latest family comedy, “Disaster Holiday,” takes us on a familiar yet heartwarming journey through the ups and downs of a family vacation. Starring Kenneth Nkosi, this delightful film delivers exactly what it promises: a fractured family finding their way back to each other through a series of misadventures.
As the story unfolds, we’re introduced to a family struggling with the complexities of modern relationships. Divorced parents, children of various ages, and the challenges of blended families all come into play, creating a relatable backdrop for the ensuing chaos. The film doesn’t shy away from addressing these contemporary family dynamics, offering a refreshing take on the traditional family comedy genre.
While “Disaster Holiday” doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it certainly knows how to keep it spinning with charm.
Netflix’s latest family comedy, “Disaster Holiday,” takes us on a familiar yet heartwarming journey through the ups and downs of a family vacation. Starring Kenneth Nkosi, this delightful film delivers exactly what it promises: a fractured family finding their way back to each other through a series of misadventures.
As the story unfolds, we’re introduced to a family struggling with the complexities of modern relationships. Divorced parents, children of various ages, and the challenges of blended families all come into play, creating a relatable backdrop for the ensuing chaos. The film doesn’t shy away from addressing these contemporary family dynamics, offering a refreshing take on the traditional family comedy genre.
While “Disaster Holiday” doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it certainly knows how to keep it spinning with charm.
- 12/13/2024
- by Molly Se-kyung
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
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