Marry Me for Christmas

This fake fiancee movie didn't go the way you might expect from the beginning, although signs of things to come started showing up fairly early. I thought the story had some interesting turns.

I wasn't comfortable with many of the characters mostly because so many of the people who supposedly loved or at least liked each other also treated each other so rudely and often antagonistically.

I thoroughly enjoyed this movie. It is fun, quirky and sentimental - perfect for the family to watch at Christmas time. My husband who is a die-hard action fan even enjoyed it. I like the cast of characters. The mother, played by Victoria Rowell (Young & The Restless) is funny, lovable and down to earth. Uncle Donald is another favorite. This movies showcases the things that real families sometimes do. The two main characters have chemistry, and Malinda Williams is lovely in this role. I have seen the following two movies and would love to see more. As a writer, I can think of many ways in which this family's story may continue.

I'm super in love w this Christmas series. I'm praying they continue to make them every year. P.S. I would love to join the Chandler family in planning Christmas 6 months out.

There are lots of inconsistencies in the timeline, script & plot. The conflicts are boring, unprovoked & again, inconsistent. The family connections are confusing! I wish I weren't too stubborn to turn this off. 3/10 stars

Marry Me for Christmas (2013) is a movie that I recently watched on Tubi. The storyline follows a young lady returning home for Christmas who doesn't want to give the impression she's so busy at work she can't find a man, even if true...so she brings a coworker home she's interested in and asks him to pretend to be her fiancé. He sees this as a great opportunity to win her over. Meanwhile at home her family sniffs things out, especially her childhood friend that may be a better fit to be her fiancé.

This movie is directed by Roger Melvin (He's Mine Not Yours) and stars Karon Riley (Ambitions), Malinda Williams (First Sunday), Jason Weaver (ATL), Chrystale Wilson (The Players Club), Deetta West (Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins) and Tamara Bass (Baby Boy).

I really enjoyed the family dynamic, mix of characters and chemistry between the cast. Some of the scenarios were over the top but still fun to watch unfold. The plot is predictable and straightforward, as is most of the comedic content, but fit the holiday genre perfectly. This is one of those plots that are more fun than good but has some zings and cracks that make you laugh out loud.

Overall, this is far from a holiday classic but is still a worthwhile addition to the holiday genre. I would score this a 6.6/10 and recommend seeing it once.