See You Next Christmas

Watched a fine gem of a holiday film on Prime-See You Next Christmas. It's a well written/directed engaging romantic comedy that is effectively low key and high on charm. In the film, we meet Annie (Christine Weatherup, who also wrote the screenplay and directs with a sure hand!) and Tom Clark who throw a "Clarkmas" holiday party each year. When two single guests Natalie and Logan create some sparks at the film's initial first party, it becomes a "will they or will they not" hook up as we see them meet year after year at the annual Clarkmas party. Weatherup sets this up this creative device effectively and with a witty script and help of a strong ensemble cast. Weathrup and Vin Vescio are terrfic as our anchor couple the Clarks. They are very engaging and down to earth-the type of friends anyone could wish for to hold an annual Christmas party. It's also wise Weatherup allows us to get to know these two as we witness each Christmas event enfold. And Elizabeth Guest (niece of Christopher Guest and Jamie Lee Curtis) and AJ Meijer are a dynamo here as our off on couple. They have strong chemistry/sexual tension that makes us root for them. Guest is a fine combination of insecurity/and humorous vulnerability and Meier allows us to see angst/desperation behind his machismo. What really makes this soar is we get to know these characters over the course of several years-as lives changes, families grow and who knows- singles can become a couple. Due to the fine direction/screenplay and ensemble, we care and look forward to seeing what happens at the next Clarkmas party. This is one of the best indies I've seen in a while and an all too rare terrific romantic comedy.

Watching See You Next Christmas catapulted me into the feeling of a warm, honest family tradition at the holidays. I loved the way this community of characters celebrates each year through all the many and massive changes in their lives. It doesn't shy away from the real, awkward scenarios that can present themselves during times of holiday stress. The close knit relationships definitely go through some realistic conflict, and the portrayal of strangers at a party definitely reminded me of some I've attended myself. The characters are fun, nuanced, and compelling, and the movie breathes a refreshing air of authenticity I want to see again next Christmas.

I've surveyed way more than my fair share of bingeable holiday films and am a bit of a Christmas genre amateur connoisseur. See you next Christmas grounds holiday joy, magic, and traditions, and is a totally fresh take on a Christmas rom-com. The story is lovely. The cast is charming. It was so fun to see the husband from Brooklyn 99 (Marc Evan Jackson). The Christmas vibes are endless.

This coming of age (from carefree post-college years, to folks coupling off, buying houses, and some having kids) filled me with nostalgia, warm fuzzies, and a need to plan a holiday party. This will certainly be a repeat watch each December!

This is obviously a low budget comedy, I didn't recognize any actors, but I really had a lot of fun. It was like being at a weirdo friends x-mas party. And I love funny weirdos! ;D. And I related because I've had the tradition of throwing a HuGE X-mas EVE Dinner Bash for all my friends since 1991. Good and Crazy people I collected as friends over the years.

The main 4 characters, I really liked. They were cute and awkward, but had A Lot of Heart. It felt like Real Crazy things that happens in life and relationships, well, at least before all the internet swipe (left or right cr@p). This Felt Old School and Fun.

Christine Weatherup (Who wrote, directed and also plays (Annie) part of couple (Annie & Tom) who throws this traditional Clarkmas Christmas party with her hubby for their weirdo pals, did a Great Job Capturing a jolly Christmas spirit, with plausible mishaps) Because in the REAL World everything isn't all FACEBOOK & INSTA FAKE PERFECT! So that scored an extra point from me. ;D

And kudos to band, The School song: Happy Christmas (don't tell me it's over) in the Beginning Credits. What a fun song, despite it's kinda sad meaning.

LOL It's stuck in my head now.

I wasn't familiar with Christine Weatherup or The School, but I will be looking forward to see & hear more from Both. And hopefully seeing some of the actors in this movie in future movies and tv. ;D NICE Job!! ;D I even added this to my IMDB list (My Top Christmas Movies I Love!) ;D.

See You Next Christmas captures the joys and turns of adulting with good friends after college. The reality of the holidays is a backbone that brings us back to Clarkmas every year to mark life's milestones across your close-knit group. It has love, reflection, and laugh out loud moments! It was fun to watch!