It’s not exactly the holiday season in “A Sudden Case of Christmas,” which takes place during the month of August, bringing heat and family tourism to the story. There’s not much yuletide spirit in the picture either, as it primarily focuses on relationship woes facing multiple characters managing a trip to the Dolomites region of Italy. And yet, Director Peter Chelsom (who co-scripts with Tinker Lindsay) pushes for a warm atmosphere of celebration and communication in the feature, attempting to find different ways to bring out the Christmas feels. “A Sudden Case of Christmas” isn’t a riveting endeavor, as the material is more sitcom-ish than inspired, but Chelson has star Danny DeVito, who brings a certain level of dramatic emphasis and liveliness to the effort, which benefits greatly from his enthusiasm. And, when all else fails the offering, there’s time spent in a glorious area of the world. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com