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Merry Ex-Mas
A mild mannered, single mother, Katrina Jackson (Angel Conwell), and A.D.D. sufferer, DeMarco Gamble (London Brown) are two admiring parents raising their daughter in cut off households. When DeMarco falls in elevate bearing in mind different girl, Vilisa Whitaker (Faune Watkins), and plans a Christmas Wedding; Katrina sets in motion a diabolical turn toward to spoil their fairytale wedding. Sean Patrick Thomas (Save the Last Dance), Clifton Powell (Ray) and Jason Weaver (Drumline) round out the cast.
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Plot Summary
A woman finds herself snowed in at her family's ski lodge with her ex-husband and his new fiancée. As old feelings resurface, she must decide between the comfort of the past and the potential of a new future. The holiday setting amplifies the romantic entanglements and comedic misunderstandings.
Critical Reception
Merry Ex-Mas was released as a made-for-television holiday film. It received a mixed to positive reception, generally praised for its lighthearted holiday spirit and romantic storyline, though some critics found it predictable.
What Reviewers Say
A sweet, if somewhat formulaic, holiday romance.
Offers a cozy and entertaining escape for the holiday season.
The chemistry between the leads is a highlight.
Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available through aggregated Google user reviews for this made-for-television film.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in Park City, Utah, taking advantage of its picturesque winter scenery to enhance the holiday atmosphere.
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