The Christmas Consultant
Christmas is just around the corner but suburban workaholics Maya Fletcher and her husband Jack are too busy to get into the holiday spirit. As their Christmas to do list grows and deadlines fast approach, holiday spirit is at an all time low. Maya forgets she promised to host a Christmas Eve party for her and Jack’s whole family. In an effort to impress a potential new client, Maya has also invited him to spend the holidays with the family.
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Plot Summary
A busy and stressed executive, Maya, finds herself overwhelmed during the holiday season and hires an "in-home" Christmas consultant to help her manage the festivities. Owen, the consultant, brings order and a unique approach to her chaotic life, but his methods begin to blur the lines between professional help and personal intrusion. As Maya relies more on Owen, she starts to question his true intentions and how much control she's willing to give up.
Critical Reception
The film received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, underdeveloped characters, and a lack of genuine holiday spirit. Audiences found it to be a forgettable made-for-television movie with some redeeming moments but ultimately unremarkable.
What Reviewers Say
- Criticized for its thin plot and lack of originality.
- Often described as a generic holiday movie with little to distinguish it.
- Some viewers appreciated the lighthearted tone despite its flaws.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally released as a Lifetime movie and has since become a niche title within the made-for-TV holiday film genre.
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