Christmas Is Canceled
A father begins dating his 29-year-old daughter Emma's high school frenemy soon after his wife passes away. His daughter embarks on a mission to break up the happy couple.
Critics Sentiment
Emma starts showing signs of personal development and maturity
Emma kicks over a Santa decoration at her father's workplace
The film swings from its lowest point during Emma's most childish behavior to modest recovery as character growth emerges in the final act.
Christmas Is Canceled follows a predictable but uneven arc that struggles with an intensely unlikeable protagonist whose childish behavior alienates viewers throughout most of the runtime. While some reviewers found moments of humor and appreciated the film's bonkers energy, the majority were put off by the creepy premise and Emma's unbelievably immature antics. The film recovers slightly in its final act with typical rom-com resolution, but never fully overcomes its fundamental character and tonal problems.
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