For many, Christmas is the greatest holiday. They look forward to it, and begin to prepare in advance. Therefore, they do not understand people who collect their things on the eve in order to leave this festive atmosphere as soon as possible. How Brad and Kate wanted to do it. The article will consider the plot of the film "Four Christmases", the actors and the roles that they played in it.
Shattered dreams
They have been together for three years, and literally. Together they dance, go to clubs, celebrate holidays and always only together. They are not interested in marriage, they do not think about children, because Brad and Kate do not want to repeat the fate of their parents, who have long been living separately. The guys communicate with their relatives only by phone. And even such a family holiday as Christmas, they were going to celebrate in Fiji.
But on the day of departure, the city was covered with fog, which is why all flights were delayed. What to do? They so dreamed about the sun, and now the trip has failed. Well, since that happened, it's time to visit your parents. And now Breda and Kate are waiting for four trips, which may open their eyes to them. After all, they are far from knowing everything about each other.
The Four Christmases: Cast
Kate is Breda's favorite girl. And, apparently, she is going to remain so. She rejects the idea of marriage so much that she does not even think about it. Her life is endless relaxation and entertainment, the family is not yet included in her plans for the future. Maybe one day…
Like other actors who played in the film “Four Christmass,” Reese Witherspoon before that managed to star in many projects. But she achieved real success in her film career thanks to her role in the film "Legally Blonde." Also on her account are such films as “So War”, “Water for Elephants!”, “Beauty on the Run”, etc.
Brad is a young lawyer, moreover, successful. This is indicated by the large house in which the couple lives, as well as the places she visits. Brad fully supports the idea of his girlfriend to live one day. Really, which family? Children are more interested in playing a new scene in their role-playing games.
Vince Vaughn, like other actors in the film "Four Christmases", was already world famous. He gained his popularity thanks to the film "Party People". After that, he began acting in major Hollywood projects. Among the latter: “For reasons of conscience”, “In between things”, “Well done father”, “Personnel”, “Fortune Vegas”, etc. He also played one of the main roles in the crime series “True Detective”.
In general, all the actors who got into the film (Four Christmas) are quite popular. Even those who got supporting roles.
First christmas
The house of Bred’s father, Howard, whose role was played by Robert Duvall (The Godfather, Apocalypse Today, Judge, etc.) did not meet the guys very friendly. Each member of the family considered it his duty to offend a relative, especially his beloved brothers, who did not hesitate to hack the guy several times. But they can be understood, because Brad himself had already forgotten the last time he visited his family.
Kate also experienced a little stress. She had her first experience with babies. And let him not be called successful, but something inside the girl then clicked.
Second christmas
Mary Steenburgen ("Melvin and Howard", "Heading South", "Servant", etc.) played the role of Kate's mother - Marilyn. Christmas is celebrated there by a less noisy company. Mother called her friends, who immediately stuck around Bred, to show him an album with children's photos of Kate. I must say, the guy has to learn a lot about his girlfriend.
Kate, in the mother’s house, was, to put it mildly, uncomfortable. Her sister is already expecting her second child, and so far she has not thought about it. Although, she is no longer so categorical, and the fact that she climbed into her sister’s bag is direct proof of this.
Third christmas
The next, whom the children made happy with their visit, was Bred's mother, Paula, whose role was played by Sissy Spacek (“Miner’s Daughter”, “Missing”, “River”, etc.). She has not lived with his father for a long time. Probably since she began dating her son’s former best friend. It is evident that they have an idyll in a relationship, however, Brad is no better from this. He clearly wants to leave.
But they were not in vain in this house. Something has long been brewing inside each of the guys, and this Christmas it can break out.
Fourth christmas
Last stop is Kate's father. Mr. Creighton, played by John Voight (Midnight Cowboy, Treasures of the Nation, Ray Donovan, Fantastic Beasts and Where They Live, etc.) is the most sincere of all relatives. He is the only one from whom the girl could not hide her problems. After all, you cannot deceive someone who himself has lived a long time by deception.
Through their play, the actors (Four Christmas) showed how much could happen in just one day. Even the brightest holiday can jeopardize, at first glance, an ideal three-year relationship. Yesterday it was the happiest couple who was planning to spend their vacation in the Republic of Fiji, and today they cannot sit in the same car. Will they be able to fix everything?
It is worth recognizing that in many respects, the film (“Four Christmases”) brought success to the actors whom the director of the picture, Seth Gordon, managed to bring together. And the idea of the film is interesting, there are no complaints about this. That's just the question of family values raised too sharply, as if in no other way. But the guys are still very young, and it’s okay to live a little for yourself.