
Grumpy Christmas
By Jennifer Green,
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Swearing, smoking, innuendo in clumsy holiday comedy.

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What's the Story?
An extended family takes a road trip to spend the holidays at a dear aunt's beach house in GRUMPY CHRISTMAS (UNA NAVIDAD NO TAN PADRE). Sparks begin flying immediately as grumpy family patriarch Servando (Hector Bonilla) clashes about holiday preparations with the hot-headed aunt, Alicia (Angelica Maria). Meanwhile, other couples in the family are facing their own troubles, all of which will come to a head on Christmas Day.
Is It Any Good?
Awkward pacing, humor, and characterizations undermine what might have been a pleasant family Christmas movie from Mexico. Despite good intentions, Grumpy Christmas falls flat. Characters over-react, especially veteran Angelica Maria as the easily-scandalized aunt, and situations feel forced. Short scenes are strangely spliced together. A character speaking only English to his Mexican friends (but seemingly understanding the Spanish just fine) comes across as odd. This film might play well with a local audience, but others can skip it.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the mention of being a "modern family" in Grumpy Christmas. What do you think is meant by that?
What are some of the Christmas traditions mentioned here that might be specific to the local culture? Where could you go to learn more about these traditions?
What did you make of the man in the red pick-up at the end? Was he a kind of Santa Claus?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: December 21, 2021
- Cast: Hector Bonilla , Angelica Maria , Benny Ibarra
- Director: Raul Martinez
- Inclusion Information: Latino directors, Latino actors, Female actors
- Studio: Netflix
- Genre: Comedy
- Topics: Brothers and Sisters , Friendship , Holidays
- Run time: 87 minutes
- MPAA rating: NR
- Last updated: February 17, 2023
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