Four Christmases

I was surprised at how much I ended up enjoying Four Christmases starring Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn, and maybe some of the early buzz from others who also liked it helped the holiday comedy win the Thanksgiving weekend box office this year with an estimated $46.7 million since opening Wednesday.

Meanwhile the highly anticipated Baz Luhrmann epic Australia opened at No. 5 after Quantum of Solace in fourth place, Twilight (which passed the $100 million mark this weekend) in third, and Bolt in second place. Gus Van Sant's biopic Milk also did very well for a limited release, coming in at No. 10 over the weekend.

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This is the outfit that Kate (Reese Witherspoon) wears for the majority of Four Christmases, and it's also the most classic. The top was created by costume designer Sophie Carbonell, but the blouse from Theory looks nearly identical to it. On bottom Kate wears a skirt by Hugo Boss and a belt from Furla. Shop these items and her accessories now.

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In another scene from Four Christmases, Kate (Reese Witherspoon) takes dance lessons with her boyfriend Brad (Vince Vaughn). Because she's showing off her moves, Kate wears a dress that sways with her. This particular piece is from Moschino, which she paired with a belt from Yves Saint Laurent and a Cartier love bracelet.

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In the opening scene of Four Christmases, Kate (Reese Witherspoon) wears the first of several great looks from the movie. Here, costume designer Sophie Carbonell dresses Reese in a Diane von Furstenberg sheath dress (get a similar piece from DVF) with earrings from Ippolita and a Cartier love bracelet. Shop these items and her shoes now.

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It's most likely that Four Christmases wouldn't be nearly so funny or endearing (though that may be slightly too strong a word for it) if it didn't take place around the holidays. Just watching these family members be mean to each other would probably be merely sad if it weren't juxtaposed with this holiday that is supposed to be at least partially about family togetherness. The premise of the film is gimmicky for sure (four Christmases in one day?), but what happens during those four Christmases is actually a lot of fun to watch.

I didn't expect much from this film and I was delightfully surprised. It's funnier than I thought it would be, and while Vaughn and Witherspoon are pretty much devoid of chemistry, there is an undeniable quirky charm to their pairing, though their best and funniest moments are when they're not in scenes together. The two play San Francisco couple Brad and Kate who go on exotic trips for Christmas each year in order to avoid their families. This year, however, they find out at the airport that all flights are canceled for the day. When a television news crew approaches them for a comment about the cancellations, the cat is let out of the bag: Brad and Kate are, in fact, in town for Christmas. Zaniness, of course, ensues, so read more

Welcome to the Caption It game on BuzzSugar! Every other Wednesday, I'll post a photo still from a TV show or movie here and challenge you to think of the most hilarious caption possible. I'll announce the finalists the following Tuesday, and you'll get to vote for the best caption; the winner will get a fabulous BuzzSugar t-shirt!

First, congrats to tlsgirl, whose entry won last week's poll:

In a not-so-surprising twist, another group of New York waiters hopes to make it big in the fashion industry.

Now onto this week's challenge from Four Christmases starring Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn:

Leave your captions in the comment space below before 5 p.m. PST on Monday, Dec. 1, to be considered for a spot in the voting round. Have fun! To see a photo of the BuzzSugar t-shirt, just read more

Reese Witherspoon was smiley and gorgeous even without her costar Vince Vaughn at the premiere of Four Christmases in LA last night. Reese wasn't the only breathtaking blonde — Kristin Chenoweth posed like a pro despite the news that Pushing Daisies has not been picked up further. While Vince wasn't on the red carpet his friend Jon Favreau filled in the place, though we miss his big friendly smile out to promote his endearing holiday spirit with Reese.

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The little taste of Four Christmases in recent TV previews has only made me more curious to see a longer trailer, and now we've got it. As we know, Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn play Kate and Brad, who try to avoid their families around the holidays — but this year is different. Both of them have divorced parents, and they're forced to visit all four of their families for Christmas.

Sometimes I think Vince Vaughn is too snarky to be likable — especially in a movie like this — though Witherspoon is as cute and funny as ever. And the full-length trailer shows a few of the supporting actors, like Kristin Chenoweth, Jon Favreau, Robert Duvall, and Sissy Spacek, all of whom seem well-cast.

I'll admit, I'm excited for the holiday films to hit theaters, so I'll surely see Four Christmases when it comes around Nov. 26, if for no other reason than because it's fun to get into the spirit of the season.

To see the full trailer and tell me what you think, read more

This first snippet from Four Christmases, the forthcoming holiday comedy starring Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn, has been popping up during various TV shows lately. I missed it during America's Next Top Model last week but finally caught it during the VMAs on Sunday, and now I'm curious to know what you think.

The movie centers on Kate and Brad, who usually find a way to avoid spending Christmas with their families — until this year, when they must visit all four of their divorced parents in a single day. Reese is typically cute in these sorts of movies, and nothing in this little clip makes me think Four Christmases will be any different. I think this movie's success will depend on the interplay between the Kate and Brad characters and their various family members, though, and there's not much of that here — so I'll be on the lookout for a longer trailer before this movie hits theaters Nov. 26.

For now, though, to watch the clip, just read more

Reese Witherspoon showed up smiling on the set of Four Christmases Friday in LA. See, no trouble here between costars! None at all! She's busy these days with her family, movie making, and Avon ambassador duties — no wonder she grabbed her lunch to go. At least Reese realizes that she has it easier than a lot of the working moms out there, although she still wishes she could spend more times with adorable Ava and Deacon. On set her hair was in a casual bun, which is just about the most exciting updo we're going to get to see from Reese this weekend with the lack of Golden Globes. At least it's something?

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