The Perfect Holiday (2007) was a funny movie that is good for everyone in the house, including the children. Gabrielle Union is a great actress who has impeccable comedic timing, even though she is a film actress and not a comedian. Faizon Love is his usual funny and witty self. Katt Williams is my boy and although his comedic style was watered down tremendously, he just proved that he's a naturally funny guy! However, if you're going to the movies to see the stand-up comedian Katt Williams with the pimp flair, you're going to be greatly disappointed because that character is not written into the script. Also, I really didn't understand what real purpose Queen Latifah (Mrs. Christmas) and Terrence Howard's (Bah Humbug) characters played in the movie. For the most part, their scenes could be considered as "COMIC RELIEF", but, in all actuality, they could have been cut out and it would not have affected the flow of the movie or its storyline. I was also extremely surprised to see Terrence Howard in such an underwritten role after all of his strong roles and blockbuster hits. Jill Marie Jones and Rachel True did a great job as Gabrielle Union's girlfriends. The children all did a wonderful job including Khail Bryant who played the youngest and the babygirl, Emily! I think that this might have been her breakout role! The cutest little thing that you ever want to lay your eyes on and a very good little actress. I am looking to see more of her. Um, the jury is still out on Charles Q. Murphy's performance. Let's just say, if his character who was supposed to be a star was actually "supposed" to be untalented and a terrible performer overall, then he did an excellent job. At any rate, the movie is basically about true love and being yourself. Not a powerful statement, but, a statement, nonetheless. I give it 3 1/2 Stars.

I had wanted to see this movie only to support Will Smith and his work and to help with his ratings in the box office. However, I was a little hesitant because I learned that I Am Legend (2007) was a remake of The Omega Man (1971) with the part of Robert Neville being played by Charlton Heston!


The Omega Man had also been a great movie, but, I can't help but wonder why Hollywood keep doing remakes when there are so many scripts and screenplays being shopped around, room enough to have a supply of new releases for years to come! At any rate, I pretty much remembered the story and definitely remembered the ending of The Omega Man. So, it was like, why go see I Am Legend when it's the same old story with the same old ending. WOW! This remake was awesome! There was more of a real heartfelt story centered around Robert Neville's character, more direction and a specific goal that resulted in an extremely climatic and powerful ending! So, now I understand the remakes or at least this one. Similar to the theme behind "The Six Million Dollar Man":

"Gentlemen, we can remake it. We have the technology. Better than it was before. Better, stronger storyline, Oscar and Golden Globe worthy!"
I don't want to say anything more about the movie, but, trust, if you remember The Omega Man, then you're in for a real treat with I Am Legend. If you are unfamiliar with The Omega Man, then it doesn't really matter ... you're still in for a real treat! (smile)