A Christmas Too Many (2007)

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Disaster strikes when an aging actress invites her eccentric family to Hollywood for the holidays.

Movie Summary
"A Christmas A Lot Of" is a 2007 American independent family comedy film directed by Stephen Wallis. This holiday-themed comedy revolves around a disoriented senior Hollywood actress unintentionally welcoming her dysfunctional family over for Christmas, reviving numerous old flames and resentments that threaten to spoil the joyful spirit.

Plot Summary
The plot centers on an aging Hollywood starlet (Mickey Rooney) who welcomes her not-so-normal household house for the holidays. Growing old and slightly demented, she accidentally summons her family for the Christmas celebration, forgetting she currently commemorated the Christmas vacation with them a number of days previously. Her range of relative, each with their own quirks and difficulties, bring a lot more than she anticipated.

The family consists of a self-consumed Hollywood director child (Andrew Keegan), a lesbian chef child with a child, and an eccentric and flamboyant beauty therapist kid (Gary Coleman). The drama escalates when her grand son (Ruta Lee), a jet-setter with no time for the household, also arrives. The presence of his manipulative sweetheart includes further turmoil to the household dynamics.

Thematic Elements
Despite the comedy and disorderly family interactions, the motion picture consists of some poignant messages about the meaning of family and the role of love and tolerance in promoting healthy relationships, even when members are significantly various from each other. Amidst the background of a holiday, reconciliation, forgiveness, and the capability to look past one's distinctions stand out as defining styles.

Comical Approach and Performances
A Christmas Too Many, with its slapstick humor and frequently over-the-top characterizations, provides many laughs in the middle of the familial drama. Mickey Rooney's representation of the senile granny is both funny and heartwarming. The younger cast members, including Ruta Lee and Andrew Keegan, bring dynamism and vigor, effectively representing the different generations within a family. Gary Coleman offers a noteworthy performance as the beauty therapist child, adding to several comic relief minutes.

Crucial Reception
"A Christmas Too Many" has actually been characterized as a low-budget comedy with farcical elements nestled within the story, bring in blended actions from critics. Its greatest points depend on the eccentric and humorous performances, especially from the veteran star Mickey Rooney. Some critics, however, feel the gags at times eclipse the underlying messages about household ties and reconciliation.

Regardless of its less-than-stellar acknowledgment, "A Christmas Too Many" still manages to communicate underlying messages of family, love, and the vacation spirit intertwined with humor, offering a cheerfully disorderly watch throughout the Christmas season.

Conclusion
Overall, "A Christmas Too Many" is a zany holiday film including an ensemble cast of characters each with their unique quirks and eccentricities. While not without its disorderly moments, this comedy is at its heart a holiday film, advising audiences of the importance and intricacy of familial relationships, the spirit of reconciliation, and the long-lasting power of love and understanding throughout the joyful season.

Top Cast

  • Mickey Rooney (small)
    Mickey Rooney
    Grandpa
  • Ruta Lee (small)
    Ruta Lee
    Grandma
  • Andrew Keegan (small)
    Andrew Keegan
    Matt
  • Sam McMurray (small)
    Sam McMurray
    Harry
  • Marla Maples (small)
    Marla Maples
    June
  • Clint Howard (small)
    Clint Howard
    Todd
  • Greg Joelson
    Teddy
  • Gary Coleman (small)
    Gary Coleman
    Pizza Guy
  • Elisabeth Lund
    Julie
  • Austin O'Brien (small)
    Austin O'Brien
    Jack
  • Pelle Hvenegaard (small)
    Pelle Hvenegaard
    Danish Director