4.4/10

Best. Christmas. Ever!
2023
82 minutes
Director
Mary Lambert
Cast
Heather Graham
Brandy Norwood
Jason Biggs
Description
Friendships are put to the ultimate test over a boastful holiday newsletter.
Professions
Founder
Realtor
Settings & Cities
Hadley Falls
Payson, Utah, USA
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Salt Lake City, Utah
Heber City, Utah
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Review
Best. Christmas. Ever!: More Like Best. Eggnog. Ever!
If you're like me, you look forward to the inevitable avalanche of Hallmark holiday movies every December, each promising enough sugary sweetness to power Santa's sleigh without a single carbon emission. Enter "Best. Christmas. Ever!," a film so filled with festive cheer that even your Christmas sweater might get a little itchy in response.
Picture this: Jesse, a perfectly ordinary person with a penchant for sarcasm, stumbles upon her childhood friend’s impossibly perfect Christmas letter. This friend, Jackie, boasts a Christmas that seems plucked right out of a Hallmark movie, complete with gingerbread mansions, snowman armies, and presumably a reindeer valet service.
Determined to uncover the truth behind Jackie's too-good-to-be-true yuletide claims, Jesse decides to embark on a holly-jolly investigation. What follows is a wild sleigh ride of Christmas hijinks, heartwarming revelations, and enough holiday cheer to make even the Grinch feel like he’s had too much mulled wine.
"Best. Christmas. Ever!" distinguishes itself from the usual Hallmark fare by serving a generous helping of humor and a dash of holiday skepticism. However, be prepared for the predictable plot twists, which are as reliable as a fruitcake arriving in the mail. You'll find yourself simultaneously rolling your eyes and grabbing for another sugar cookie – because, let's face it, who can say no to a Hallmark holiday movie marathon?
So, if you're in the mood for some festive shenanigans, a comedic caper, and an over-the-top dose of holiday spirit that'll leave you wondering where your own childhood friend keeps their gingerbread estate, "Best. Christmas. Ever!" might just be your cup of peppermint cocoa. Just remember, much like Christmas cookies, it’s best enjoyed with low expectations and a big side of holiday cheer.
And hey, if all else fails, at least you won’t be bombarded with another rendition of "Jingle Bells" to get you through the credits. Cheers to that!