The Christmas Lottery

Growing up, I never really paid much mind to Christmas movies but in the past few years, I have started to consume them heavily. This movie was exactly what I look for. It is at it's heart a movie about a family and that is often what I'm thinking of around the Holidays. The cast is superb. Sure, if you're like me, you might be instantly attracted because of Reginald VelJohnson (who is excellent) but the rest of the cast really brings this one home. Kay Washington as the matriarch of the family strikes a perfect tone, reminding me of my own family history with, well, that would be a spoiler. The daughters (played by Candiace Dillard, Brave Williams and Asia'h Epperson) are so great, each highlighting different problems and personalities. The supporting cast is impossible not to like (even Spyder!). Do yourself a favor and make this part of your own Christmas story.