Wow...the reviews on this film are all over the place.
I'll give it a passing grade -- a 7. It was overall pretty enjoyable, if not deep. The plot here is...well, not thin exactly, but predictable. But then again, how many films don't we know the ending for, sometimes even before the film starts?
The actors here are interesting...though I have to admit that I was not familiar with any of them. Zoey Deutch as the female lead does nicely...just the right amount of "perky". Kendrick Sampson seems very likable; I'd like to see him other things; however, I really think he could benefit from a voice coach. Ray Nicholson is forgettable as the third wheel of what develops into a triangle. Shay Mitchell...okay. Leah Jeffries as the daughter is quite remarkable. Jojo T. Gibbs as the best friend...sort of okay.
The film has a nice "look" to it. Very Christmassy.
I don't think I'd watch it again next year, but it was a pleasant diversion.
I'll give it a passing grade -- a 7. It was overall pretty enjoyable, if not deep. The plot here is...well, not thin exactly, but predictable. But then again, how many films don't we know the ending for, sometimes even before the film starts?
The actors here are interesting...though I have to admit that I was not familiar with any of them. Zoey Deutch as the female lead does nicely...just the right amount of "perky". Kendrick Sampson seems very likable; I'd like to see him other things; however, I really think he could benefit from a voice coach. Ray Nicholson is forgettable as the third wheel of what develops into a triangle. Shay Mitchell...okay. Leah Jeffries as the daughter is quite remarkable. Jojo T. Gibbs as the best friend...sort of okay.
The film has a nice "look" to it. Very Christmassy.
I don't think I'd watch it again next year, but it was a pleasant diversion.