The Christmas Room

2024

Drama / Family

2
IMDb Rating 6.4/10 10 52 52

Plot summary

Grace's return home this Christmas is not what she expected. While adjusting to her family's routines, she realizes her granddad's health is being naively overlooked and is determined to get him help.

Director

Maya Jai Pinson Photo
Maya Jai Pinson

Top cast

Kelsey Delemar Photo
Kelsey Delemar as Raven Woods
Mignon Pinson Photo
Mignon Pinson as Caller
Donnie Brown Jr. Photo
Donnie Brown Jr. as Melvin Dorsey
Kimia' Workman Photo
Kimia' Workman as Noreen
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915.82 MB
1280*532
English 2.0
NR
us  
29.97 fps
1 hr 39 min
Seeds 1
1.66 GB
1920*798
English 2.0
NR
us  
29.97 fps
1 hr 39 min
Seeds 7

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by jocelynj-83506 10 / 10

A must see film about Dementia

This movie is a box office hit. Hollywood needs to pick this up. Everyone will be touched! The writers and directors I've been following them for years, and they do phenomenal work. They are also producers of another movie My Private Line To God. The Christmas Room is a very heartfelt movie that brings a lot of awareness to families who will be going through similar circumstances like dementia, Alzheimer's and memory loss. The actress who plays the role of Grace did an outstanding job her portrayal was so real. I think more young people need to watch this movie so they can familiarize themselves.
Reviewed by paul_m_haakonsen 1 / 10

Not an ounce of Christmas to be found in this movie...

This was another Christmas movie that I had never heard about prior to sitting down and watching it. However, I have to say that the movie's cover and synopsis didn't really sell the movie all that well, nor did it come across as being an archetypical Christmas movie. But director Maya Jai Pinson might prove me wrong, and thus I opted to watch "The Christmas Room" as part of my December month of Christmas movie marathon.The storyline in the movie was rubbish. It was pretty far from being a Christmas movie. It was, if anything, a family drama that deals with onsetting dementia. So if you're looking for a Christmas movie, then "The Christmas Room" is not a movie you should place your bet on. Writers Maya Jai Pinson and Mignon Pinson, with both of them also being in the movie, failed to pen down a script and storyline that entertained me.Of course I was not familiar with a single actor or actress on the cast list in the movie. The acting performances were fair, taking into consideration the level of production of the movie. You're definitely not in for an evening of Shakespearian theater here."The Christmas Room" is not a Christmas movie, so I was sorely disappointed with it. And truth be told, I gave up on the ordeal 30 minutes into the 99 minute runtime. And believe me when I say that I am never returning to attempt finish watching this movie.If you enjoy Christmas movies, then don't waste your time, money or effort on this dumpster fire.My rating of director Maya Jai Pinson's 2024 movie "The Christmas Room" lands on a one out of ten stars.
Reviewed by djpinson 10 / 10

Outstanding Story Telling of an Often Overlooked Disease

The Christmas Room delivers a heartfelt exploration of family, love, and the emotional toll of facing a loved one's declining health. Grace's return home for the holidays serves as the perfect backdrop for a story filled with emotional depth, revealing both the beauty and pain that come with confronting difficult family realities.At its core, the film highlights the special bond between Grace and her granddad, which is both tender and genuine, making the audience feel the weight of her concern. Grace's realization that her granddad's health is being neglected propels the narrative forward, providing a relatable depiction of how families sometimes avoid acknowledging painful truths. Her determination to get him the medical help he needs is not only admirable but also fuels a sense of urgency in the story.The scenes in "The Christmas Room," where Grace tries one last emotional attempt to jog her granddad's memory, are particularly poignant. The directing of the film and portrayal by the two lead actors (Maya Pinson & Faheem Saadiq Abdus-Salaam) skillfully balances the hope and sadness that come with such moments, allowing viewers to feel connected to Grace's struggle.The emotional tension builds as Grace battles both her family's reluctance and her own fears, but what stands out most is her unyielding love. The film doesn't shy away from the complexities of dealing with memory loss and aging, but it does so with sensitivity, making it a touching holiday film with a message that lingers beyond the typical Christmas cheer.The Christmas Room is a moving reminder that the holiday season, while often joyous, can also bring to the surface the challenges that many families face. It shows the power of love, not just in festive celebrations, but in caring for one another when life becomes difficult.
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