I thought this was a super cute Christmas movie. And, yes, while it's stereotypically cheesy, it's not as cheesy as most Christmas films. The chemistry between the leads was spot on and seeing Freddie prince Jr. again is great!
This movie has lucked romance. There was not a single point in it that made me feel that the two protagonists were attracted to each other. It was more like two friends having fan rather than being lovers
This isn't the typical Christmas movie for me. I love a good "Cheesy" movie, as people call them.
This breaks down age barriers, to appeal to the pre-teen as well as teen audience, while catering to parents with a pinch for the parents parents.
It moved this jaded old wolf. Which isn't always easy!
Most "Feel good" romantic Christmas movies, are admittedly, often the same story, just in a different small town. A Dr, instead of a baker.
A big city character comes to a small town etc.
I don't mind that too much. They are, by their nature, a little predictable. Predictable isn't always bad. You know what to expect, to nice cozy viewing, following two main characters really.
I thought this one was very clever and really mixed it up. A teenage girl, her Dad, and a adult pop star. Even a grandma!
The difference here, is, the main focus, that shifts between the daughter, the Dad and the star. Christmas and a quinceañera, (a latino girls 15th birthday celebration and rite of passage, that symbolises a girl's entrance into womanhood. It's cultural root in Mexico, becoming more popular now in other area's. Just a note to anyone who hasn't heard of it. Like me, until last year!)
Also a perfect mix of Spanish and American. (is Spanish correct? or Mexican? or Latin? or Latin American? or Latino? I am not trying to be offensive, although I understand why you may think I am. I am honestly just ignorant. There is no-one I know that I can check with. So I would be delighted to be educated. If anyone can let me know, I promise I will correct it immediately)
I am, sadly an English speaker. I was born in the UK, where, sadly, they are very lazy and arrogant, seem to expect everyone else to speak in English when they are near by. Even in a foreign country, they just expect everyone to speak English. So, a film in English, with someone frequently talking in another language, without subtitles, I don't have a clue what they are saying.
But the little bits of Spanish they use, well, the way it is said, the way they express it, is universal, Thanks to some really Stella acting.
I have to say the three main women in this movie were explosive. They didn't read the lines, they acted them with the tone voice, body language and facial expressions that really dragged me in the movie. I almost felt part of it.
The music wasn't, by any means, my kind of music. But there were two or 3 beautiful songs.
So, no Santa. No elves. No Dr's or bakers.
But it breaks all the rules, crosses all boarders, breaks out of the mould.
An original Christmas/Navidad/quinceañera, pre teen/ teen/ adult romance.
9/10 full moons, from Midnitewolf
The budget must have been very low, because the production couldn't even afford an ophthalmologist to treat the main character's conjunctivitis (red eyes). ;>
Aimee Garcia and Freddie Prinze Jr. star in the Netflix romantic comedy Christmas with You. When her record label demands a Christmas song, aging pop star Angelina goes looking for inspiration and finds it while visiting a fan; and decides to team up with her father to write the song and stays with them while they work on it. Garcia and Prinze both give strong performances (especially Garcia), and have good chemistry; but their backed by a rather poor supporting cast that’s playing to broad stereotypes. Also, the Spanglish motif can be a bit problematic; switching between English and Spanish dialog, and requiring a certain level of familiarity with Hispanic culture (i.e telenovelas, quinceañeras, etc.). Yet the comedy is well-done, as is the music. While it’s entertaining and has its moments, Christmas with You is a mediocre holiday film.
Damn, this was bad. Like really bad, like bad with a vengeance. But I stuck with it because of Aimee.
Shout by Thaíse NovaisBlockedParent2022-11-30T23:13:23Z
a good christmas movie. but damn aimee is 44? i thought she was younger, she looks amazing. i was gonna complain they paired her with freddie but they are almost the same age