Movie spotlight
Merry Textmas
Gaby Diaz, an app developer from Austin, Texas, and the last unmarried sibling in her family, heads to her abuela’s house in Oaxaca, Mexico, for the holidays. When she accidentally adds Alex Alvarada, a graphic designer who’s lost touch with his own Mexican roots, to the family group chat, her family invites him to come along for the holidays.
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Plot Summary
When a cynical woman returns to her hometown for Christmas, she finds herself stuck in a text-message-only communication loop with a man she's never met. As they get to know each other through their messages, she starts to rediscover the magic of the season and the possibility of love.
Critical Reception
Merry Textmas was generally received as a lighthearted and charming holiday romance, appreciated for its modern twist on romantic comedies and its festive atmosphere. While not groundbreaking, it was seen as an enjoyable and heartwarming watch for fans of the genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its cute premise and engaging lead performances.
Noted as a feel-good holiday movie with a contemporary communication angle.
Considered a pleasant, if predictable, addition to the Christmas movie lineup.
Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available through aggregated Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Victoria Rowell, is also an actress known for her roles in 'Diagnosis: Murder' and 'The Young and the Restless'.
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