Holidate

I love this easy rom com to comfort me. I watch this movie at least once a year around the holiday.

I agree with the consensus that this could have been a much better movie if the jokes were less crass.

This movie is so much fun.

The opening shot of this borderline unwatchable romantic comedy sees our heroine extinguish a cigarette on a plastic Santa Claus outdoor decoration while exclaiming "F**ing holidays!" One would be inclined to think, "Toto, I don't think we're in Hallmark-land anymore". However, as the end credits begin to roll, you realize that is exactly where we've been - just with more naughty words and sexual innuendo. I've said it before, a romcom is only as good as the chemistry between its lead actors - sadly Tom & Jerry had more sexual chemistry than Roberts and Bracey here. I haven't seen Roberts in that many projects, but she comes across to me as someone who has trouble projecting warmth onscreen. She has the brittle and obstinate parts down pat, but when the obligatory moments come when she is supposed to be reduced to romantic Jell-O, she doesn't have her Aunt Julia's charm and affection. As for Bracey, he's just another personality-free stud who acts like he's auditioning to become the next Hemsworth brother. The supporting cast is peppered with some familiar faces, including Capshaw from my beloved GREY'S ANATOMY, but there's not a single character here worth mentioning. Kristen Chenoweth, in particular, is saddled with a character that is such a waste of her talent that it becomes almost offensive. The humor feels forced and labored, and I literally laughed just ONE time. Let's hope this is not the type of holiday movies we can expect in 2020 - the year has been tough enough already! The good news - it can only go uphill from here, right!??!?

For me the Holidays in recent years are about keeping the blues away and lighthearted funny (and yes sometimes vulgar) humor is welcome! Plus it was nice to see the two exact places I've lived in the he Chicago area portrayed as I've experienced them (a townhouse in Logan Square and Evanston) AND it was silly but I detest when it supposed to be below freezing and they are too lazy to add in at least a CGI of what one's breath looks like in the cold - at least I saw that in the opener - watch the preview if you want a light hearted movie this is it

Emma Robert's is perfect as always.

I really liked it. So fun. I watch it every Christmas now. Just a classic rim com with a hot lead with an accent!

I always look forward to watching Netflix Christmas movies! This one didn't disappoint! Loved it so much!

Holidate wears its romcom hokeyness on its sleeve, but a little self-awareness isn't enough to translate into consistent laughs.

I dont get the hate i love this movie