This was actually awful. It's the drama and stress of a romantic comedy set during Christmas with the most irrational characters. It's like any other movie with a central couple but the twist is they're gay. [spoiler] Pros: - John - Abby's hair - The inclusion of LGBT characters. - Not everyone is hot. - The bonding scene between Riley and Abby at the drag bar and Riley's story about Harper. - John's coming out story. - Some of the jokes are actually funny. [/spoiler] [spoiler] Cons: - Every interaction with Harper and Abby once they're in the car. - Not a single problem is addressed until it blows up in one big fight and everyone is happy now that they've aired their dirty laundry. Jane doesn't need therapy from her parents shitting on her. Abby is okay with being called an orphan every time. Harper has self-awareness. Sloan realises that she's just a fucking bitch. - No one apologises for the things they said in the movie. No one apologises to Abby for accusing her of theft. No one apologises to Jane for how they treated her. Harper can't be clear with Abby even when they're alone. - Jane's one big scene where she gets upset at her painting being destroyed is ruined by it instantly turning into a joke. - Every romantic comedy has issues stemming from a breakdown in communication. Harper and her parents. Harper and Abby. Sloan and Eric. - Not a single person in this movie is realistic so I can't root for any of them. [/spoiler] [spoiler] Comments: - We only see 1 happy bonding scene with the couple during the opening, then days and days go by of Harper shafting Abby and then the single moment where Abby expresses how unhappy she is, Harper calls her clingy. - Harper's parents are horrible caricatures of rich people constantly shitting on Jane and making it obvious how Harper is the golden child. - No one has any boundaries and it isn't funny. [/spoiler] Had such a great opportunity to be a unique Christmas film but then just fucked it up by being cliche and basic.

This was such a thrill to watch! It didn't feel like your average Christmas movie. I genuinely enjoyed every minute of it, the plot and pacing was well done. Kristen's charmingly awkward role played very nicely into it. Her and Mackenzie made an adorable couple - I didn't expect their chemistry to be this good throughout the movie. The rest of the cast was great too; many familiar faces, everyone really nailed their role. Recommended! It's definitely going down as a holiday classic in my book.

I can't believe we finally get to have a lesbian Christmas rom-com with all the fucking tropes with hate to love. And it's actually so good and fun? Is this like cosmic balance for how fucked up 2020 has been? Also, don't hate on me but Aubrey Plaza as the stunning lesbian doctor kinda stole the show for me!

The ending kinda ruined it, as nothing is actually resolved and no one ever gets called out for their terrible behavior. Justice for Abby and Riley, and all the awards to Daniel Levy.