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Holiday Date (HC)
Starring: Brittany Bristow, Matt Cohen
Overview
When Brooke’s boyfriend, Ethan, breaks up with her just before the holidays, she agrees to go home with Joel, an actor who will pose as her boyfriend. She’s built up the ex-boyfriend to be the perfect guy and ‘Mr. Christmas’ but discovers Joel is Jewish and has never celebrated the holiday. What he lacks in experience he makes up for in enthusiasm and happily participates in yuletide festivities. When his secret is revealed, the family is eager to add Joel’s Hanukkah traditions into their holiday celebration but soon become suspicious about his true identity. Stars Brittany Bristow and Matt Cohen
This movie had so many cringey moments but it was also hilarious. I loved it! I'm glad Brittany Bristow was upgraded from sidekick to starring role for a change.
Oh my lord, this movie. This was so so bad. Why was he such an idiot? Jews don't live in caves, we know Xmas exists, we know what a place selling trees looks like, and we know Deck the Halls. They said several times that it was a family tree, so he thinks it's a good idea to start decorating it alone? Also they're in the car for 2 hours; that seems like a good time to review what her parents know about Ethan but no. Joel is supposed to be playing a role but he's ridiculously sloppy. Method actor, my ass.
I watched Mistletoe and Menorahs on Lifetime and despite the silly title, it did a way better job of explaining Hanukkah and balancing the two holidays.