Boxing Day

It’s a rare achievement contained within an even rarer type of film: a Black-led, British romantic comedy. But there are, unfortunately, limits to how new and invigorating Boxing Day actually feels. Ameen, who also wrote the script, may have a good eye for realism, but his film quite consciously ...

There are quite a few storylines competing for attention as Boxing Day unfolds. Some work — the love triangle between Melvin, Lisa and Georgia is suitably tense and generates the friction that powers much of the film — while others miss the mark. A few storytelling decisions don’t ring true, but the winning performances and loving celebration of Black British culture help conjure up just enough holiday cheer to make this worth watching.

Parents need to know that Boxing Day is a charming British romantic comedy set at Christmas with some strong language and sexual references. Featuring a nearly all-Black cast, this film offers a positive, and authentic portrayal of the Black-British experience, celebrating the West Indian community ... This British romcom is an entertaining festive film that is the perfect tonic after a long week's work. "Boxing Day" is a film to kick back to, make a cup of tea and enjoy, under a blanket while it snows outside. For this you've got to commend first-time writer and director Ameen, who has displa