Holiday Mismatch

7.5 stars.

I would usually be down to watch something like this again in 5-10 years, that's my initial feeling, thus i would rate it a 7.3 stars. But I changed my mind and raised it a smidge, so I can give it another opportunity to entertain, sooner.

It's a bit of a slow starter. That's the main problem. I really want to give this a higher rating but it's tough to think about me really being energized to see it again anytime soon. However, upon brief reflection as I'm just finishing it, there were many really good parts.

I love this new-ish actress who plays the daughter, who is fake dating the lead male; she's got a lot of personality and I like her face. And the guy he's great too. I've seen him in a couple of movies, but I don't recall if those were primary roles.

The two well-known older women, both are well known in the Hollywood Arena. They both do Hallmark and various other things. Their parts were somewhat insidious to watch, it reduced the value of this film overall. It's a shame, because they are essential to the narrative. So again, this is why I am conflicted, on the fence,!about my rating. I want to see this movie again, I'm gonna rate it at 7.5 and hope that I like it better next time.