Greetings, salutations, and a seasonal welcome to all you movie aficionados. Here are my considerations and recommendation for The Christmas Crashers.
Story: 1.25/2 - Direction and Pace: 2.50/4 - Performances: 1.25/2 - Enjoyment: 1.25/2
Total 6.25/10
These Christmas Party crashers are an enjoyable pair to watch. Tara and Tre are looking to get their businesses off the ground, and they've realised they'll need some help. That help comes from a reluctant and unknowing source; Elliott Everest and his influencer daughter London. Tara and Tre have the same idea - crash Everest's Annual Christmas Party. Tara, being a computer geek, has hacked her way onto the invite list. However, they're only accepting tickets at the door, which she doesn't possess. Encouraging Tre to help out, she sneaks them inside. Once inside, they have to pass themselves off as the family's friends so they can schmooze their way into pushing their business ideas. Of course, things go astray, and the pair end up digging a hole for themselves, which they may not escape. This intricate twisting plotline keeps the story light and amusing while helping build the romantic relationship between Tre and Tara. Of course, their route won't be without bumps. Will they ride off into the sunset of Happily Ever After land? What makes the narrative work is the credible and robust characters. It's easy to see and relate to how easily this pair of loveable rogues dig their way ever deeper into their pit of deception. I especially liked London, who, on the surface, appears to be your stereotypical influencer but is much cannier and attuned than she first appears. And, if you loved the original Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, you'll like her dad, Elliott; he's much like Uncle Phil, which adds extra nostalgia points.
Luckily the cast is excellent, and Skye Townsend (Tara) and Jaime Callica (Tre) possess charming on-screen chemistry. I liked how Townsend played Tara a little more down-to-earth, while Callica added a joyfulness and fun side to Tre. The combination worked wonderfully well: As did the director's direction. They infuse the entire picture with a light-heartedness and heart-warming atmosphere. And even though there are a few poor compositions along the way, most are sound.
On the whole, The Christmas Crashers is an enjoyable and romantic way to waste an hour and a half in this season of goodwill. I'd happily recommend it to all.
Please check out my HO! HO! HO! Christmas Belles list to see where I ranked the movie.
Take Care, Stay Well, And Best Wishes For A Merry Christmas.
