19 reviews
This is a whacky holiday movie that while completely unrealistic and out there is still worth a watch
A Husband for Christmas (2016) is a holiday movie I watched on Tubi. The storyline follows a graphic designer that is part of a merger with another rising graphic designer that happens to need a Visa. To both stay employed by the merged companies the boss asks them to get married just for the sake of the company and the Visa. When the government starts investigating their relationship the couple will need to pretend their relationship is real. Could they really fall in love in the process?
This movie is directed by David DeCoteau (Puppet Master III) and stars Vivica A. Fox (Kill Bill), Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight), Ricco Ross (Aliens), Dominique Swain (Face/Off), Jackée Harry (Sister Sister) and Hilary Shepard (The 40 Year Virgin).
The scenarios were crazy, completely unbelievable and also hilarious. Fox is still an A+ beauty. Eric Roberts was very good and very funny. The Christmas Cruise references to Fox's other holiday movie was a smart add. The family elements were nice touches and the ending was a solid wrap up on several plot points.
Overall this is a whacky holiday movie that while completely unrealistic and out there is still worth a watch. I would say this is below average, and would score this a 4/10, but it is worth watching once.
This movie is directed by David DeCoteau (Puppet Master III) and stars Vivica A. Fox (Kill Bill), Eric Roberts (The Dark Knight), Ricco Ross (Aliens), Dominique Swain (Face/Off), Jackée Harry (Sister Sister) and Hilary Shepard (The 40 Year Virgin).
The scenarios were crazy, completely unbelievable and also hilarious. Fox is still an A+ beauty. Eric Roberts was very good and very funny. The Christmas Cruise references to Fox's other holiday movie was a smart add. The family elements were nice touches and the ending was a solid wrap up on several plot points.
Overall this is a whacky holiday movie that while completely unrealistic and out there is still worth a watch. I would say this is below average, and would score this a 4/10, but it is worth watching once.
- kevin_robbins
- Dec 28, 2021
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Yes it's corny, some poor acting but enjoyable
I quite enjoyed this. I actually think the actor playing Roger did well with an English accent; he fooled me. Usually when an actor is trying an English accent it really affects their performance. I thought he'd been in the US a while and picked up a bit of an accent and their terms ('mad' for 'annoyed'), and thought he WAS English!
The lead lady with the odd name (viva a fox) did a great job, although her clothes were a tad small, the makeup too much (she didn't need it) and the way she carried her handbag (which must have been glued to her arm) was distracting and comical. Mum, dad and sister gave poor performances, as did the Warhol look alike boss. Obviously not actors.
Good story, silly but enjoyable.
The ending is the worst I've ever seen. Seemed they made something up quickly. It has to be seen to be believed.
A nice Christmas film (despite the script, some poor performances and a dreadful ending.
The lead lady with the odd name (viva a fox) did a great job, although her clothes were a tad small, the makeup too much (she didn't need it) and the way she carried her handbag (which must have been glued to her arm) was distracting and comical. Mum, dad and sister gave poor performances, as did the Warhol look alike boss. Obviously not actors.
Good story, silly but enjoyable.
The ending is the worst I've ever seen. Seemed they made something up quickly. It has to be seen to be believed.
A nice Christmas film (despite the script, some poor performances and a dreadful ending.
- taylorjan-63962
- Nov 4, 2017
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I gave it a 6 because I love holiday movies...
I'm a sucker for holiday movies. As others have said, the acting at times was truly awful and I thought Vivica Fox was better than this. However, when the acting wasn't subpar the movie was moderately entertaining.
- wildeatheart
- Nov 30, 2020
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Marriage of inconvenience
Am not somebody who hates Christmas or has a bias against made for television Christmas films. The complete opposite on both counts and have made that clear more than once and will continue to do so if necessary (though am refraining as much as possible from reiterating too much). Have liked Vivica A Fox in other things, though more in supporting roles than lead, so that was another reason for watching 'A Husband for Christmas'. This was watched with a real attempt to like it.
This reviewer has seen far worse films, Christmas and overall, and the film is more tasteful than the title sounds, but 'A Husband for Christmas' is still not particularly good. Actually thought that in general it was rather weak, with a few good things but they are outweighed by the numerous very badly done things. A waste of a quite cute premise, and while Fox is the main reason for the film not being any worse she has been represented so much better in other work.
Starting with the good things, Fox gives a very amiable and spirited performance that is better than the film deserves.
Did like the scenery too and there are pleasant moments in the soundtrack.
However, the rest of the acting is subpar at best with a lot of over-compensating. The chemistry between the actors is unnatural and never fully connected, the romantic chemistry non existent pretty much. Didn't care for any of the characters, the overwritten character flaws make them impossible to endear to and they are never developed really, too much of one level. This includes Fox's later on, despite her valiant efforts.
Furthermore, the script is very cheesy and awkward, while the story when there is any is excessively predictable (even when expecting it to be), full of corn and completely unrealistic. One of the worst offenders being one of the most contrived endings for any Christmas film in recent memory. Too much of the photography has a disorganised, frenzied look reminiscent of hasty straight to DVD quality.
Concluding, weak. 3/10.
This reviewer has seen far worse films, Christmas and overall, and the film is more tasteful than the title sounds, but 'A Husband for Christmas' is still not particularly good. Actually thought that in general it was rather weak, with a few good things but they are outweighed by the numerous very badly done things. A waste of a quite cute premise, and while Fox is the main reason for the film not being any worse she has been represented so much better in other work.
Starting with the good things, Fox gives a very amiable and spirited performance that is better than the film deserves.
Did like the scenery too and there are pleasant moments in the soundtrack.
However, the rest of the acting is subpar at best with a lot of over-compensating. The chemistry between the actors is unnatural and never fully connected, the romantic chemistry non existent pretty much. Didn't care for any of the characters, the overwritten character flaws make them impossible to endear to and they are never developed really, too much of one level. This includes Fox's later on, despite her valiant efforts.
Furthermore, the script is very cheesy and awkward, while the story when there is any is excessively predictable (even when expecting it to be), full of corn and completely unrealistic. One of the worst offenders being one of the most contrived endings for any Christmas film in recent memory. Too much of the photography has a disorganised, frenzied look reminiscent of hasty straight to DVD quality.
Concluding, weak. 3/10.
- TheLittleSongbird
- Aug 15, 2022
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So bad it's ... just bad but at least there's a story-line!
FOOLED AGAIN!
- BandSAboutMovies
- Dec 24, 2019
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Cute (but Admittedly Cheesy) Christmas Movie
This movie is admittedly cheesy, (think Hallmark or Lifetime holiday movie). However, if you're open-minded and are looking for a light-hearted movie to get you in the Christmas spirit, this will work. I enjoyed it while putting up Christmas decor.
- AshleyReviews
- Nov 29, 2019
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Worst film ever!!!
It's bad when I don't like a movie. The only thing that was worse than the cinematography, was the acting!!!! The budget on this film must have been well over $100.00 I gave it a one, because it wouldn't let me give it a zero!!!
- steve-mcclenney
- Nov 27, 2020
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In a low budget category still really enjoyable
The two leads were really well cast, imo. Both gave good performances and had good presence. They were great together on the screen. I also noticed the father of the bride part. With a script with some flaws and all that, I was impressed with these at least. And in general, as someone who likes the category, I definitely recommend this to others who are looking for this kind of good fun.
- sherilcarey
- Sep 17, 2021
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This feeble "Green Card" comedy doesn't cut it
- phd_travel
- Oct 31, 2017
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Love the Cast
"This is a television version of Green Card". In that film a woman marries a man so he can have a green card. In this film a man forces a woman to marry her co-worker so he can stay in this country.
Now she doesn't have a boyfriend but he does have a fiance. Things get "real" between the now faux married couple. What do you think is going to happen?
This is easy film to watch. The cast brings their "A-Game" but the story lets them all down however I love the cast so much in this that I still enjoy this film more than most.
Now she doesn't have a boyfriend but he does have a fiance. Things get "real" between the now faux married couple. What do you think is going to happen?
This is easy film to watch. The cast brings their "A-Game" but the story lets them all down however I love the cast so much in this that I still enjoy this film more than most.
Not nearly as good as Green Card or The Proposal
There was little to no chemistry between Vivicia A Fox and Ricco Ross. There's no basis for budding romance here.
As for acting, I'd expect much better from Fox who was almost hysterical sounding at times, which was much more than what was needed for the part.
Even given that you'd expect the premise to be a stretch, why would the boss offer a higher position to Brooke when the asset he wanted was Roger?
The thing on short supply that The Proposal certainly had was comedy. This movie barely raised a smile for me. The other thing in the other two movies was that the couple realized they needed to occupy the same apartment and the comedic tension created by that. If Brooke is so frightened by the legal threat, living together should be a no-brainer. And she continually resists doing things that are just as necessary for their situation. She seems to avoid time together which would assist in getting to know one another. If this is cramming, then expect an F.
Everything in the story having to do with Gwen is just stupid. Her sudden uninvited appearance when he just started a new job, leaving her on her own in a strange place, visiting his workplace.
Traditional dad? And you allow what Brooke's ex does?
On top of everything else, Brooke is annoying.
All this goes back again to the question - where's the fun, where's the comedy, especially in a Christmas rom-com? I know that a story needs some tension and conflict to make the story interesting, but this movie is all tension and very little fun.
The ending was not any better than the rest.
As for acting, I'd expect much better from Fox who was almost hysterical sounding at times, which was much more than what was needed for the part.
Even given that you'd expect the premise to be a stretch, why would the boss offer a higher position to Brooke when the asset he wanted was Roger?
The thing on short supply that The Proposal certainly had was comedy. This movie barely raised a smile for me. The other thing in the other two movies was that the couple realized they needed to occupy the same apartment and the comedic tension created by that. If Brooke is so frightened by the legal threat, living together should be a no-brainer. And she continually resists doing things that are just as necessary for their situation. She seems to avoid time together which would assist in getting to know one another. If this is cramming, then expect an F.
Everything in the story having to do with Gwen is just stupid. Her sudden uninvited appearance when he just started a new job, leaving her on her own in a strange place, visiting his workplace.
Traditional dad? And you allow what Brooke's ex does?
On top of everything else, Brooke is annoying.
All this goes back again to the question - where's the fun, where's the comedy, especially in a Christmas rom-com? I know that a story needs some tension and conflict to make the story interesting, but this movie is all tension and very little fun.
The ending was not any better than the rest.
Yule Think It's Crap
Whether you like your movies so bad they're good, or you have no cognitive skills whatsoever, you'll love this piece of tinsel trash. Somebody please riff this one for the Christmas ages
- gregtheproduct
- Dec 22, 2018
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Very strange accents
I gathered from what they said that the main character and his girlfriend were supposed to be from Burnley, which is in Lancashire, so why did they both have such flaming posh accents 🤔 I don't suppose that everybody from Lancashire sounds like a character from Coronation Street, but honestly, this pairs accents sounded so ridiculously upper class it was laughable. It's obvious that movie makers in America believe that everybody from England has to be related to royalty, which would be as daft as suggesting that everybody in the USA speaks like one of the characters from The Beverly Hillbillies.
- pauline_evans
- Sep 15, 2022
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Has to be one of the worst
I love Christmas films but this is so contrived, badly acted and just a rubbish storyline.
Leading lady is beautiful and does her absolute best to hold the whole thing together, but the "husband" , whilst very easy on the eye is not the best actor and his fake accent is gratingly bad, be it Birmingham or Burnley and his girlfriend is awful. Their supposed British accents are just like nails down a blackboard to my ear.
I'm actually struggling to find something good to say about it, and still have too many characters left. Ohhhh and her boss is dreadful too - a real creep. I shall definately skip this one if it comes on again. Much much better out there!
Leading lady is beautiful and does her absolute best to hold the whole thing together, but the "husband" , whilst very easy on the eye is not the best actor and his fake accent is gratingly bad, be it Birmingham or Burnley and his girlfriend is awful. Their supposed British accents are just like nails down a blackboard to my ear.
I'm actually struggling to find something good to say about it, and still have too many characters left. Ohhhh and her boss is dreadful too - a real creep. I shall definately skip this one if it comes on again. Much much better out there!
- Christmasmoviewatcher
- Oct 4, 2022
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Never a Stronger Opinion
I just had this on as a kitschy, cozy background Christmas film and was so completely floored by how bad it is that I had to 1. Change the channel, then 2. Immediately come online to see if others feel as strongly about it. And let me just state that my standards for kitschy, cozy background Christmas films could not be lower (or so I thought). Even if I wasn't an individual with firsthand knowledge about marriage and immigration, it's easy to see the plot flaws in pretty much every scene, and the way the marriage and visa plays out is the least realistic thing I have ever seen portrayed on film. And who talks like any of these people? And the accents?! This experience will be haunt me the entire festive season. God help us, every one.
- katehowe-16860
- Dec 4, 2023
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A Film Hallmark Should Have Made
I do not want to get very political here but this is a film with a primary African American Cast. I have never seen this approach on "The Hallmark Channel".
Now this story is far fetched but it is a "Christmas" movie so I expect a little bit of a "Fairy Tale" and this film delivers on what it does promise. "A Love Story".
In this film a woman gets roped into marrying a co-worker who needs a work visa. The Immigration officers however are out to prove that this marriage is a farce. If that happens she is off to prison.
Lovely and easy to watch. Vivica Fox does however save this film.
Now this story is far fetched but it is a "Christmas" movie so I expect a little bit of a "Fairy Tale" and this film delivers on what it does promise. "A Love Story".
In this film a woman gets roped into marrying a co-worker who needs a work visa. The Immigration officers however are out to prove that this marriage is a farce. If that happens she is off to prison.
Lovely and easy to watch. Vivica Fox does however save this film.
- Thetruthhurtsss
- Jan 26, 2018
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I love these Vivica A Fox TV movies! Except...
The British husband's character is from Birmingham, England...um.... I wonder what made them choose this location. Birmingham is known in UK, and everywhere to be honest, for its very unique and difficult accent. Not only did this guy have a watered down 1970s central London BBC news accent, he didn't have even a hint of a Birmingham accent, which is like a refined Scottish accent if I can describe it as basically as possible. The vowels are VERY pronounced while the consonants are almost silenced. Not even like a caricature. It can be quite endearing. "I look out the window" in Birmingham accent is dang near "oi lewk ow the weenduh" or weendao if you're in Black Country in north classically very working class Birmingham. Queen Victoria was so put off by the bleak grim town that while driving passed she shut her own windows and the drapes that came with it. The actor even states Birmingham is working class, so even outside of Birmingham the working class UK accent is mocked or imitated for its colorful sound. He sounds like a very educated long expatriated Londoner, rather than a straight from Birmingham working class gent. So negative one star for the short sighted preparation.
UPDATE: The actor's long term girlfriend is the one from Birmingham, and his character is from London. Her accent was even worse. It was a Victorian aristocratic accent straight from a Jane Austen play.
Other than that, this film is so charming and entertaining. Like all of Vivica's recent TV films on lifetime and similar networks! I'm bingeing and marathoning and so happy I've come across this side of the internet! I don't get the hatred for these films?! They are wholesome and humbly budgeted and uplifting. Love love love. These films are also sexy, in mature, grown, classy ways.
UPDATE: The actor's long term girlfriend is the one from Birmingham, and his character is from London. Her accent was even worse. It was a Victorian aristocratic accent straight from a Jane Austen play.
Other than that, this film is so charming and entertaining. Like all of Vivica's recent TV films on lifetime and similar networks! I'm bingeing and marathoning and so happy I've come across this side of the internet! I don't get the hatred for these films?! They are wholesome and humbly budgeted and uplifting. Love love love. These films are also sexy, in mature, grown, classy ways.
Silent night deadly night reunion !!
This film gets a 10 just for casting both Billy and Ricky from Silent Night Deadly Night 1 and 2 respectively 😎👌
- punisher-42628
- Dec 25, 2019
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