Best. Christmas. Ever! Poster

Best. Christmas. Ever! (2023)

PG 11/16/2023 Comedy 1h 22m
54%
User
Score
4.4/10
40%
34/100

Make amends with old friends.

Overview

After a twist of fate brings their families together for Christmas, Charlotte sets out to prove her old friend Jackie's life is too good to be true.

Mary Lambert

Director

Charles Shyer

Screenplay

Todd Calgi Gallicano

Story

Top Billed Cast

Brandy Norwood

Brandy Norwood

Jackie Jennings

Heather Graham

Heather Graham

Charlotte Sanders

Jason Biggs

Jason Biggs

Rob Sanders

Matt Cedeño

Matt Cedeño

Valentino

Wyatt Hunt

Wyatt Hunt

Grant Sanders

Abby Villasmil

Abby Villasmil

Dora Sanders

Madison Skye Validum

Madison Skye Validum

Beatrix Jennings

Nadia Sine

Nadia Sine

Rose McCaffrey

Janet Lo

Janet Lo

Keiko

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Media

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

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Reviews

A review by r96sk

Written on December 21, 2023

Most fitting word to describe <em>'Best. Christmas. Ever!'</em>: lousy.

Nothing about this 2023 production feels organic, every inch of it comes across as unnatural as it even fails to include suitable festive cheer. All of the characters, perhaps aside from the kids (Madison Skye Validum as Beatrix is good tbf), are either unlikeable or uninteresting. The story is so mundane, I got bored by it quick - and the film only lasts around 80mins, so should be a breezy watch but just isn't.

Validum is the only actor onscreen that I would praise, as none of the others manage to stand out; admittedly they are all not helped by what they have to worked with, of course. Heather Graham's Charlotte is pretty poor, quite unlikeable in truth. Brandy Norwood (as Jackie) tries, probably the best of t...

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A review by tmdb51616167

Written on September 2, 2024

In my opinion, this film was decent and enjoyable, despite its cheesy elements. While it may have leaned into the cheesiness, the story was still coherent and easy to follow, making it a fun watch without going completely over the top.

Critics can sometimes be overly harsh on movies that deserve a fair chance. This particular film may not have received the recognition it deserves, as not enough people have given it a chance to appreciate its value. While I wouldn't rate it as a three-star film, I also wouldn't give it a rating below two stars.

I have always been a fan of Brandy's singing and found her performance in the movie to be enjoyable. She has a beautiful voice and brings a special charm to any project she's a part of. Brandy's talent as both an actress and a singer often goes...

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