Alien at the Movies

Signaling the start of the holiday season is this latest 'dysfunctional family with ethnic attitude' comedy film. It's hilarious ensemble fun when widower Walter Meyers (Danny Glover) hosts the first family Christmas reunion after the passing of his wife.  Gabrielle Union, Mo'Nique, Kimberlie Elise, Omar Epps, Romany Malcolm, & J.B. Smoove are among the cast of crazed characters, each with their own personal issues & quirks. Comical conflicts, silly sibling rivalries, funny philandering antics, & crazy kitchen disasters may have you rolling in the aisles as you spend 5 days with the Meyers. It is a predictable formula but still funny entertainment. Look for a blooper reel at the beginning of the credits.

Alien gives it 3 "mama's recipes in a hidden tin" stars out of 4.