4.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Four Christmases (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.5
Overview
Brad and Kate have made something of an art form out of avoiding their families during the holidays, but this year their foolproof plan is about go bust -- big time. Stuck at the city airport after all departing flights are canceled, the couple is embarrassed to see their ruse exposed to the world by an overzealous television reporter. Now, Brad and Kate are left with precious little choice other than to swallow their pride and suffer the rounds.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Brad and Kate have made something of an art form out of avoiding their families during the holidays, but this year their foolproof plan is about go bust -- big time. Stuck at the city airport after all departing flights are canceled, the couple is embarrassed to see their ruse exposed to the world by an overzealous television reporter. Now, Brad and Kate are left with precious little choice other than to swallow their pride and suffer the rounds.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central narrative arc champions the embrace of family and commitment as the path to fulfillment, overcoming the protagonists' initial cynicism and avoidance, which aligns with traditional conservative values.
The movie features a largely traditional cast without explicit race or gender swaps for established roles. Its narrative focuses on family dynamics and personal relationships, offering no critical portrayal of traditional identities or explicit engagement with diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
Secondary
The film uses Christmas as a central backdrop for a comedic exploration of dysfunctional family dynamics. While characters exhibit personal flaws and the holiday often brings out their worst, the narrative does not portray Christianity itself as problematic or negative. Instead, it implicitly respects the cultural significance of Christmas and the underlying themes of family and reconciliation.
The film 'Four Christmases' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely centered on a heterosexual couple and their interactions with their divorced parents' families during the holiday season, resulting in no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
The film "Four Christmases" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a couple navigating their divorced parents' holiday gatherings, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Four Christmases is an original film from 2008, not an adaptation of existing source material, a biopic, or a reboot. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there are no pre-established canonical or historical figures whose gender could have been altered.
Four Christmases is an original film from 2008, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or based on historical figures. Therefore, its characters do not have a prior established race to be swapped from.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.7
5.8
Critic Ratings
2.5
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