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Season's Grievings
A young woman named Alexis is having financial trouble due to being unemployed. After actively seeking a job, Alexis reaches out to her seedy friend named Chaz for some work. Chaz devices a plan where Alexis house sits on Christmas Eve for a wealthy couple. While Alexis is house sitting, Chaz plans a phony break in to rob the couple. Alexis agrees to the plan but has no idea what she is in for afterwards.
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Plot Summary
A workaholic businessman, Dan, who despises Christmas, is magically transported to a parallel reality where he wakes up as a happily married dad who loves the holidays. He must re-learn the true meaning of Christmas to get back to his own life.
Critical Reception
The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its humor uninspired. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it a generic made-for-TV Christmas movie.
What Reviewers Say
A familiar 'Groundhog Day'-style premise with a holiday twist.
Lacks originality and memorable comedic moments.
Serves as a passable, albeit uninspired, holiday viewing option.
Google audience: Audience feedback is minimal, but the general sentiment indicates it's a forgettable holiday film with a predictable storyline.
Fun Fact
The film was produced for the American cable network Lifetime, which is known for its made-for-television movies, particularly holiday-themed ones.
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