to put science back in sci-fi without compromising pace or action, and peter travers calls it this generation's close encounters. the stuff dreams are made of. >> dreams, not nightmares. christmas movie, tries to bring his dysfunctional family together for the first time since their mother's death, also stars monique. praying for a christmas miracle. ? ? >> what are you doing? >> i taught you that. i thought you that, baby! >> that's for you, baby. >> somebody got a boyfriend. >> i think a couple. >> so almost christmas could almost be a hit if not for the 44% splat on rotten tomatoes."a almost be a hit if not for the 44% splat on rotten tomatoes. the critics are mixed. all i want for chrtm come on, why the shame? roger moore called it christmas film comfort food, packed with cliches, but an amusing to the most toxic fall in recent american history. >> like soul food. >> exactly. >> we'll see. that's the news this half hour. >> follow us on facebook at wnnfans.com. i think arrival is the thing for with us for "good morning america" later. >>> making news in america this friday morning, breaking