Some Kind Of Christmas

Synopsis:

For the first time in 5 years, Gary decides to break his tradition and go home and spend Christmas with his family. After confirming his presence with his mother, Rachel who constantly presses the issue of family, Gary hints to his mother that he wont be coming home alone. After an unexpected breakup he takes the advice of a friend and creates the perfect “Ken” to take home for Christmas. With Gary’s broken heart , sibling rivalry and unresolved childhood trauma it’s sure to be Some Kind Of Christmas

Quick Thoughts:

I’ve never seen a film where someone has been the writer, director, and starred in the film – and it’s even remotely decent. “Some Kind Of Christmas” is absolutely no exception either. I don’t mind indie queer films, newer directors, or other lower budget issues when the script and acting are decent. Neither are good in this queer holiday film. Frankly, I was bored out of my mind and zoned out. Gary and “Ken” have little to no chemistry, Gary’s family are cuckoo, and the plot skips around like a little kid with ADHD who’s high on candy. The only bit of “saving grace” is that I’m surprised that Davien Harlis, our triple hat “trick”, actually plays the only semi-likeable and partially believable character in this travesty: “Ken”. But unless you like to watch train wrecks unfold, avoid “Some Kind Of Christmas”. An actually train wreck would be more entertaining to watch!