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Marry Me for Christmas

By Grace Montgomery, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 9+

Boring made-for-TV romcom has dated messages, stereotypes.

Movie NR 2015 90 minutes
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What you will—and won't—find in this movie.

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age 15+

Based on 1 parent review

Monique L.
Monique L. Adult
August 14, 2021
age 15+

My New Favorite Christmas Series!

I enjoyed Marry Me For Christmas so much that I watched the other 3 movies in this series! A family that loves one another, who comes together every Christmas, continuing and creating new traditions, made my heart feel good. A movie that represents a positive black family, that’s living their best lives!

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What's the Story?

Marci (Malinda Williams) hasn't been home for Christmas in years to avoid her family's pressure to settle down and start a family, even though her business is just starting to take off. But when her favorite cousin announces she's leaving the country, Marci decides to make the trip home, dragging her assistant, Adam (Brad James), along to ensure they get their work done. When Marci's family assumes Adam is her new beau, the two play along to try to keep the trip running smoothly. But when the pressure of meeting her extended family and friends starts to take its toll, Adam's good intentions start to become suspect. And when childhood friend Blair (Carl Payne) starts to act jealous, Marci has to decide what, and whom, she really wants.

Is It Any Good?

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Although it has a few mildly funny moments, there are too many dangling plot points, clichés, and stereotypes to make this a memorable Christmas film. There are too many relationship tangles in the midst of Merry Me for Christmas, making it hard to know what to focus on or whom to root for. And despite the abundance of characters and plot twists, the dialogue mostly focuses on Marci insisting on how much work she has to do and her family's insistence that she forget about work and start making babies. It feels lame and dated and probably isn't a message most parents want to share, though most tweens and teens would probably be too bored to stick with this movie anyway.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about lying. Do you think it's ever OK to lie to your family? Why, or why not?

  • What are your family holiday traditions? Which is your favorite?

  • What's your favorite Christmas movie? Why is it your favorite?

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