Alien at the Movies

Producer/director/writer/star Aml Ameen brings us a black British/Caribbean rom/com about a author/estranged son returning home on Christmas Eve to promote his new book in London. He is also bringing his American girlfriend/fiancée to meet his family. It’s multiple love story triangles pitting rivals against each. My slow adaption to the accents may have delayed my catching on to the complicated plot relations. A jilted ex-girlfriend/pop star singer, an ex-husband, & kept secrets add to the family holiday drama. If you love predictable romantic comedies, you’ll probably enjoy this one. During the credits, look for a cast dance party & some outtakes.

Alien gives it 2½ “Wake Up London” stars out of 4.