ALMOST CHRISTMAS (12A)

WHO’S IN IT?

Kimberly Elise (Dope), Omar Epps (Higher Learning), Danny Glover (Lethal Weapon), John Michael Higgins (Fred Claus), Romany Malco (The 40-Year-Old Virgin), Mo’Nique (Precious: Based on the Novel “Push by Sapphire), Nicole Ari Parker (Boogie Nights), J. B. Smoove (We Bought a Zoo), Gabrielle Union (Bring It On), Keri Hilson (Think Like a Man), Jessie Usher (Independence Day: Resurgence), Gregory Alan Williams (Old School), Nadej K. Bailey (A Time for Love), Tara Jones (Need for Speed), Ric Reitz (Flight)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

David E. Talbert (Baggage Claim), director, writer; William Packer (Ride Along), producer; John Paesano (The Maze Runner), composer; Larry Blanford (Hurricane Season), cinematographer; Troy Takaki (Hitch), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

Walter (Glover), the patriarch of a dysfunctional extended family, asks for everyone to get along for their annual Christmas dinner, especially seeing as how his wife has recently passed away. However, that might be a difficult task for everyone to complete…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

As Christmas preparations are now underway, here’s a fun and festive family comedy for everyone to enjoy, especially around a time of year where family is the most important thing.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2016

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