Too Many Christmases – BET+ – 1 hour and 32 minutes
Jerome cuts hair with his brother, Bryson. Their cousin, Lavar, brags about the many women who bought him gifts for Christmas. Jerome and Bryson laugh at Lavar because they are in committed relationships. Bryson will finally bring his new girlfriend, Cree, to meet his family. For the first time, Jerome will bring his wife, Kayla. Newlyweds Jerome and Kayla typically spend the holidays with their respective families. They even have separate apartments. Kayla stays at Jerome’s place for several days and returns to hers when she needs a break. Jerome can’t wait for Kayla to spend time with his family and their traditions.
Kayla decorates her tree when her brother, LeeLee, calls. His tour got canceled, and he’s home for the holidays. With LeeLee in town, Kayla knows their mother, Regina, will want them to spend the holidays together. She attempts to change LeeLee’s mind, but he won’t budge. He is home and thinks they should all be together. Kayla tells LeeLee that she promised to spend the time with Jerome’s family. LeeLee says it doesn’t matter because they never spend the holidays together. LeeLee decides to ask Jerome to spend Christmas with her family instead of his.
Kayla prepares Jerome dessert for dinner, and he knows something isn’t right. She tells him that her family expects her to be with them from the holidays. She asks Jerome to consider canceling his plans and spending time with hers. He ponders about telling his parents, Louis and Darlene. And their imagined response isn’t peaceful. Jerome asks her to consider canceling her plans. She doesn’t image Regina and her grandfather, Pastor Davis, reacting favorably. Jerome jokes that the only solution is for them to be in two places simultaneously. Kayla takes him seriously and creates a game plan. They will celebrate with both families without them knowing. They will make elaborate ruses to leave and return on a schedule. What could go wrong?
This comedy will hit home for new couples. Jerome and Kayla spend the holidays apart during their relationship. So, their families never expected things to change. So, they try to live up to their families’s expectations. It’s a plausible plan, but they forgot one glaring factor: their families. Lavar has a history with Cree, Pastor Davis doesn’t accept LeeLee, and Kayla bought the wrong cookies. The plot balances humor with compassion exceptionally. It will make you laugh, clutch your pearls, and hug a loved one. Kayla and Jerome balance movie, dinner, and game time with their families while keeping their sanity (FTC Affiliate Disclaimer). While their dynamic is unconventional, Kayla and Jerome love each other. This film could become a series with the proper script.
I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars
If you want to break tradition, then fine. Snap it in half – LeeLee
And how many times have you told me no – Jerome
Open up your mouth because my baby’s so sweet – Kayla
No, you can wait in the lobby – Pastor Davis
You can’t start a fire and complain about getting burned – Regina
I wasn’t going to share anyway – Gwen
You don’t give me hugs like that – Lavar
Snoop Dogg in training – Bryson
What have you been doing with your life – Louis
Sit you $5 ass down before I make change – Darlene
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