This is cute enough to be worth a watch, but I don't expect it to enter my regular Christmas rotation. Leighton Meester prevents it from feeling too Hallmarky. It feels like it would have aired on ABC Family, which I guess is called Freeform now. Either way, that's the vibe here.
EXmas
'Twas the fight before Christmas.
Rating
3.0 (1)
Release Date
11/17/2023Runtime
93 minsOverview
When Graham decides to surprise his family by traveling home for Christmas, he is shocked to discover them already celebrating with an unexpected guest of honor, his ex-fiancée, Ali. The two exes battle it out to see who the family will pick to stay through Christmas Day and who must go.
How It Feels
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A lighthearted holiday comedy about an awkward reunion when an ex-fiancée unexpectedly shows up at the family Christmas, turning the holiday into a ridiculous competition for who belongs at the table.
Mood
PlayfulBittersweetAbsurd
Themes
FamilyLoveRedemption
Tone
Comedic
Pacing
Brisk
Look
Naturalistic
Structure
Single location
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