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Messy Christmas

2007 · 96 min Comedy
5.1 / 10 · TMDB

A holiday celebration with the extended family gets stretched to the breaking point in this comedy from Germany. Sara is happily married to Jan, though this wasn't always the case -- Sara is Jan's second wife, while Sara has three ex-husbands, Gunnar, Andi and Erich, and she and Jan are raising children from each of their previous marriages. Jan is less than thrilled with the prospect of spending the holidays with Sara's mother, but things get worse when he learns his wife has planned a surprise for Christmas eve -- they'll be joined by Gunnar, Andi and Erich, as well as Erich's new wife Pauline, Andi's current spouse Rita and his own ex-wife, Eva. To call the atmosphere uncomfortable is an understatement, and things only get worse when Sara announces she's pregnant, which is quite troubling for Jan since he's been waiting for the right time to tell her he had a vasectomy several months before.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Meine schöne Bescherung
Year 2007
Country Germany
Genre Comedy
Director Vanessa Jopp
Runtime 96 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.1/10 (17 votes)

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The film constructs its comedy from the friction of forced proximity, relying on sharp dialogue and escalating awkwardness to explore modern blended families. It finds humor in the collision of exes and new partners, where every glance carries history.

What lingers after the chaos is a surprising warmth beneath the farce, a recognition of the messy ties that bind us. Those who tire of sentimental holidays will appreciate its tart, truthful heart. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Vanessa Jopp

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Best watched during the holidays with a glass of wine, embracing the beautiful chaos of family gatherings.

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