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Release Year2007
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes18
DirectorVanessa Jopp
WritersRichard Reitinger
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMessy Christmas
About Messy Christmas
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.
Directed by Vanessa Jopp, Messy Christmas leans on a strong ensemble — Martina Gedeck, Heino Ferch, Jasmin Tabatabai — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2007.
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