November 27th 2024.
The highly anticipated Christmas movie on Netflix has received a lot of criticism, with reviewers labeling it as 'cringe', 'stiff', and 'poorly written'. In the past few weeks, we've been treated to a plethora of festive films, such as Hot Frosty, The Merry Gentlemen, and Red One starring Dwayne Johnson. And now, Our Little Secret, which was released today, has joined the list, featuring a star-studded cast including Lindsay Lohan, Ian Harding, Kristin Chenoweth, Tim Meadows, Henry Czerny, and Judy Reyes.
The movie follows the story of former couple Avery and Logan who are unexpectedly brought back together for the holidays when they realize that their new partners are actually siblings. In an attempt to avoid any awkwardness and protect their current relationships, they decide to keep their romantic history a secret. However, this only makes things more complicated during the festive season. This isn't Lindsay's first time working with Netflix, as Our Little Secret is her third original film with the streaming giant. But despite her previous successes, critics were not impressed with her latest offering.
Owen Gleiberman from Variety described it as a 'crumpled tinsel of a different order' and went on to say, "I'm tempted to say that it achieves full Netflix cookie-cutter. I cringed, I grimaced, I said 'No!'... I forced myself to stop looking at how much time was left." Brennan Klein from ScreenRant also had some harsh words, stating that the script lacked substance and the comedy fell flat. He also pointed out the lack of chemistry between the two leads, making it difficult to root for their romance.
But it wasn't all bad, as Kristin Chenoweth's performance was praised as the best part of the movie. Emma Kiely from Collider admitted that the movie was poorly written and stiff, but Chenoweth's portrayal of the one-dimensional villain brought some much-needed entertainment. She said, "It's a role made for her, and despite the subpar writing, she sinks her teeth and makes this one-dimensional villain into a wicked delight."
Unfortunately, the remaining cast didn't have much to work with, as their characters were underdeveloped and forgettable. Emily Zelmer from the Observer summed it up perfectly, stating that Netflix's winning streak with Lindsay Lohan holiday movies was broken with Our Little Secret.
Speaking about the movie, Lindsay herself said that she wanted to do something more mature and relatable this time around. She explained, "Falling for Christmas was more fun and whimsical, but after Irish Wish, I wanted to do something more character-driven. And although it's a Christmas movie, it's not overly Christmassy, which I appreciate. There's a balance of a real story behind it."
Our Little Secret is just one of the many festive flicks available on Netflix this year, including Hot Frosty, The Merry Gentlemen, and Meet Me Next Christmas. The movie centers around two exes who are forced to spend Christmas together after discovering that their current partners are siblings. So, if you're looking for a heartwarming holiday movie with a touch of drama, Our Little Secret might just be the one for you.
Lindsay Lohan opened up about her latest project, saying that she was drawn to the story and its relatable themes. She also mentioned that she wanted to do something more mature and balance the Christmas aspect with a real story. Our Little Secret is now available on Netflix, so be sure to check it out.
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