Holidaze
Melody, high powered corporate workaholic for a retail conglomerate, is happy to spend the holidays jet-setting with her girlfriends. However, she's in for an unpleasant surprise when her boss sends her to her sleepy hometown to convince the reluctant townspeople to allow them to build a new discount store. Now, forced to reconnect with her family and her childhood sweetheart Carter, her task is not so simple, as all are vehemently opposed to everything Melody's company stands for. Desperate to get out of town and back to her real life, Melody takes a spill and wakes up in an alternate universe where she never left home and is married to Carter! Once determined to leave her small town life behind, Melody must make sense of her new life and decide if you truly can go home again. - Written by ABC
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Plot Summary
A driven young woman discovers that her passion for her work is overshadowing her personal life and her romantic relationships. As the holidays approach, she must re-evaluate her priorities and try to find a balance between her career ambitions and the desire for love and connection.
Critical Reception
Holidaze received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on romantic comedy tropes. Audience reception was also generally lukewarm, with some viewers finding it a light, albeit unoriginal, holiday viewing option.
What Reviewers Say
- The film often relies on tired clichés of the romantic comedy genre.
- Lead performances are generally seen as adequate but unable to elevate the material.
- The holiday theme feels more like a backdrop than an integral part of the story.
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Fun Fact
While the film was released in 2014, it is often categorized as a Christmas movie, despite its plot not being strictly tied to a specific holiday, hinting at its intended placement within the holiday film market.
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