Metacritic Movie Ratings
The Perfect Holiday Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 67

  out of 100

  Entertainment Weekly

  Why throw in a bizarre device involving Queen Latifah as a narrating angel and a creepy, sallow Terrence Howard as her adversary? Their A-list names may be a draw, but it's too bad no one thought the endearing performances in this charming (if clich) family romance would be enough.

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• 63

  out of 100

  Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert

  There's not much original about the film, but it's played with high spirits and good cheer, there are lots of musical interludes, and it's pitched straight at families.

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• 40

  out of 100

  Variety

  Neither perfect nor much of a holiday, more like a fruitcake passed around from arthritic aunt to demented uncle -- stale, predictable and made with fossilized ingredients.

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• 40

  out of 100

  The Hollywood ReporterMichael Rechtshaffen

  If "This Christmas" served up a crowd-pleasing portion of yuletide "Soul Food," then The Perfect Holiday offers dried-out leftovers.

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• 30

  out of 100

  The New York TimesStephen Holden

  Watching the movie is like reaching into a Christmas stocking and pulling out handfuls of cheap plastic toys that are broken.

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