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A Christmas Miracle – Review
A Christmas Miracle – BET+ – 1 hour and 29 minutes
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Roz prepares for the Community Center’s Christmas Jubilee when she gets a call. The government wants to make room for a new commercial complex. So, they are cutting funding from several programs and moved the vote to after Christmas to speed up the process. Roz packs the Christmas stuff away and heads home.
Dalton closes a big deal before the holidays. Now, he wants to focus on his family. He overhears his co-worker, James, on the phone with his superintendent. The pipe in James’s apartment broke, and it’s flooded. They won’t be able to fix it until after the holidays. Dalton offers to let James stay with his family, but James declines the invitation.
James sits at a cafe calling hotels, but no one has a room. He orders a blueberry muffin and leaves the table to wash his hands. Seconds later, Lisa enters and sits at the empty table. The waitress assumes James left and gives Lisa the muffin for free. James sits down, corrects the waitress’s mistake, grabs the muffin, and eats it. Lisa gets her things and angrily leaves. James calls the last hotel on his list, but they have no vacancies. He takes Dalton’s offer.
The McKenzie family returns for another week of Christmas fun. Lisa tells Marie and Roz about the muffin man as the men talk about relationships. Later, the family eats and has a joyous celebration over dinner until James arrives. The family can feel the tension between the muffin man and Lisa. Roz leaves to get James a plate and hears an announcement on the TV. The city council won’t stop at removing the Jubilee. They want to eliminate the community center. Roz hangs her head in defeat, but Dalton reminds her that McKenzies never quit. This family will pull together to create the Christmas Jubilee without the city council and prove the community center’s worth. Can the McKenzies pull off a Christmas Miracle?
The third installment in the McKenzies franchise doesn’t disappoint. They continue to be open, loving, and compassionate. They spread this message of joy and prosperity to their community. While Roz battles city hall, Pete wonders how to love again after losing his wife. And Esta tries to find a way to end her relationship as Lisa starts something new. And let’s not forget Marie. She has something on the side but wants the family out of her business. Yes, the pastor is back. Viewers should make the McKenzies a regular part of your holiday season.
I give it 5 out of 5 stars
The stork – Dylan
Don’t worry about me. I’ll be fine – James
You can have that little funky muffin – Lisa
It’s man time – Dalton
I feel attacked by your words right now – Tim
Roz, what have you done to my daughter – Marie
It’s been a long day – Esta
The community deserves this – Pete
And we will be winners – Roz
If they are not going to come to you, then you take the fight to them – Preston
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Meet Me Next Christmas – Review
Meet Me Next Christmas – Netflix – 1 hour and 45 minutes
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Layla arrives at the airport and discovers all the flights have delays or cancellations. She uses her corporate credit card for lounge access and calls her boyfriend, Tanner, with an update. Layla won’t make their annual Pentatonix concert on time but will see him for the holiday. Layla is grabbing food at the buffet when she bumps into Teddy, causing him to drop two bowls. They laugh, and he gives her a food tip before leaving.
Layla eats while listening to holiday music when James sits next to her. They bond and acknowledge their connection. However, both are dating other people. They make a pact. Next Christmas, they will meet at the Pentatonix concert if they are single. However, they won’t share last names or cyberstalk each other.
Nearly a year later, Layla returns home to find Tanner on the couch with another woman. She throws Tanner out and commiserates with her best friend, Roxy. Roxy reminds Layla about ‘Airport James.’ Layla looked up the Pentatonix tickets online, but the show sold out. However, they see James holding the tickets on the website. Layla takes it as a sign and vows to get tickets. After checking all the sites, they find nothing. Roxy suggests using a concierge site, Impromptu.
Teddy arrives at work, and his boss, Louise, warns him. His 90-day probationary period is almost over, and his scores are low. She will let him go if he doesn’t wow the next client. She had a potential client email her multiple times before 5 am and arrive in person. She wants Teddy to make that client’s dreams come true. Teddy introduces himself to Layla. He recognizes her face but not from where. She tells him her story, and he tries to find tickets. The typical methods fall through. They get inventive and unconventional as they run around the city for Layla’s date with fate. As Teddy posts about it, they gain fans. Will Layla find James or something else?
Teddy and Layla have one missed adventure after another while people invest in their quest. They get funnier and closer with each step in their journey. Layla sees Teddy’s loving side, and he understands why she is so driven. This movie doesn’t rely on the holiday to push the story forward. Christmas is the backdrop to a conventional and unconventional meet cute. This movie wouldn’t be appropriate for network TV but great for adults looking for a different rom-com.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
Are you hoping for the demise of my relationship – Layla
Merry Christmas to me – James
The type of guy who kills your fish – Roxy
I’d like to say there’s room for improvement – Teddy
Christmas love story – Pentatonix
I hate when yall do that – Becca
You have made me a believer – Jordy
A Christmas Gift – Review
A Christmas Gift – BET+ – 1 hour and 27 minutes
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Roz and Dalton rekindled their romance and have a baby on the way. Dalton worries about the added stress the holiday will bring. So he grabs Roz’s phone and texts their families that Christmas’s canceled. He sleeps, knowing he did the best thing for his family.
Roz burns Dalton’s surprise breakfast. She focused on making a grilled peanut butter sandwich and forgot the food. She wanted to use the meal as an apology. Then, the doorbell rings. Roz sent another text inviting their families. Roz’s mother, Marie, and sister, Lisa, bring luggage and sassiness. Dalton’s brothers, Pete and Tim, bring laughter. It doesn’t take long for Lisa and Tim to pester each other. As Dalton and Roz host their families during a pregnancy, the family has one question: When will they get remarried? They believe it will be the perfect Christmas gift for their new son.
This sequel brings laughter that the first movie missed. The McKenzies are a joy to be around and will remind you of your family. They make jokes at the other’s expense but always with good intent. The beauty of this family is that they hold each other accountable. They speak up, whether it’s about Lisa’s dating choices, Esta’s new boyfriend, or Tim’s bachelor lifestyle. Seeing a family communicate and grow during the holidays, especially the men, is refreshing. And the pastor returns.
I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars
You look like a sexy pregnant jungle cat – Dalton
Your baby is not going to come out with 20 toes, Dalton – Roz
Girl, you thought wrong – Lisa
I can’t do that. I’d get in so much trouble – Esta
Honey, have you lost your natural mind – Marie
Nothing seems hard when it’s new and exciting – Pete
Maybe it’s time for me to get focused – Tim
You just can’t please anyone – Preston
I’m sorry – Brian
A Christmas Wish – Review
A Christmas Wish – BET+ – 1 hour and 30 minutes
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Roz helps with the food pantry while caring for her daughter, Esta. Roz has trouble budgeting because she has debt, and Esta is a teen. As Roz goes through the bills, Esta asks for $300 for gymnastics. Esta suggests asking her father, Dalton, for the money, but Roz refuses. Later, Roz goes to work and discovers the principal laid her off a few weeks before Christmas.
Roz returns home to find Dalton on the couch. Esta admits she has a Christmas Wish. She wants to spend the holidays together as a family. Dalton vows to try, but he’s upset that Roz filed for child support. Dalton believes he has a right to know where the money goes. Also, he set up an account for Esta to use as she pleases. Dalton admits he knows about the $300, and Roz throws him out. She scolds Esta for telling Dalton about their money problems but doesn’t divulge she lost her job.
Roz talks to her pastor, Preston, about issues with Dalton and money. He carefully persuades Roz to let go of her pride and receive help. But Roz wants to make it alone. Later, Roz learns about Esta’s wish but doesn’t think she can spend Christmas day with Dalton. Can Roz find a job and make Esta’s Christmas wish come true, or will pride stand in the way?
Roz and Dalton have communication and financial issues that exploded after their divorce. Roz has to come to terms with how she got into this mess. She has a startling revelation about Dalton when she does. Dalton starts as the antagonist by demanding Roz stop asking for child support. However, the script flips after Roz admits her lack of financial literacy. Her job loss adds to the issue. Preston helps Roz break down her wall and communicate with Dalton. They put Esta first, and everything falls into place. This movie will make your heart melt.
I give it 4 out of 5 stars
It’s important to bless others when we’re in a position to do so – Roz
I’m pretty sure this is still my house – Dalton
Mom, I really miss us – Esta
Sometimes, we need to lose something to truly figure out what and who we need in our lives – Preston
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