The idea of two unrelated people filling in for mom and dad before Christmas is not unique, but it isn't the most common. This one especially elicits memories of Life As We Know It from 2010. It follows predictable lines with many of the usual Christmas traditions thrown in. The mechanism for the conflict came up rather suddenly. From there on, the viewer might have predicted what was coming, but it would have been like a coin toss at times. I thought that part was well written.
Tristin Mays, as Nora, starts out as the uptight planner and rule follower. Nathan Owens, as Max, is the irresponsible uncle. They have decent chemistry. Watching them spar while they develop a relationship is good.
Tristin Mays, as Nora, starts out as the uptight planner and rule follower. Nathan Owens, as Max, is the irresponsible uncle. They have decent chemistry. Watching them spar while they develop a relationship is good.