A Christmas Karen movie review

MOVIE TITLE: A Christmas Karen

This comedy movie is now available to stream online.

RATING: PG-13

LENGTH: 1 hour 38 minutes

MOVIE REVIEW MOM GRADE: B-

IN A NUTSHELL:

As soon as I heard this title, I was intrigued.

Karen is an entitled middle-aged woman whose demanding nature has alienated her neighbors and family. After a series of instances displaying her privilege and prejudice, Karen receives an ‘intervention’ by some unconventional spirits.

THINGS I LIKED:

I hate never seen Michele Simms in anything before. She did a great job painting the “Karen” we’ve all come across over the years.
Each of the ghosts was unique and entertaining.
I love segways! It always makes me laugh when someone rides one in a movie.
Entertaining special effects.
The humorous dialogue made me laugh on the inside and outside at times.

THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE:

It’s definitely a low-budget movie. I imagined how much better it could have been with a bigger budget and an A-list starlet in the role.
There are some bad acting moments.
You probably won’t recognize most of the actors in this.
So many offensive moments that will make you cringe.
So many missed opportunities in the script.

TIPS FOR PARENTS:

Profanity
Some crude references.
Crude conversation in a bathroom
Lots of alcohol
Racist comments
The ghost of Christmas Past is a Black transvestite.

THEMES:

Self-reflection
Kindness
Sacrifice
Dysfunctional families
Entitlement

FUNNY LINES:

“Lawsuit pending!” – Karen (Michele Simms)
“That better be Amazon with the right size Jeggings this time.” – Karen (Michele Simms)
“There’s standing up for your rights and there’s just not right.” – Gary (Ghost of Past) – (Rolin Alexis)
“She was so mean, Taylor Swift probably wrote a song about her.” – Karen’s brother