See You Next Christmas

It's a nice change to have an indie Christmas film have more depth than the typical Hallmark channel flick. I genuinely enjoyed the flick and I didn't even watch it at Christmas time with all the normal pre-built in Christmas feels. It can be hard to get into indie films because they don't have known faces that we are already attached to, but after a couple scenes I was all in with all the characters and didn't care that I didn't know them before this. The film has laughs, heart, and no over the top sappy storyline. Grab some popcorn, put on comfy PJ's, and just enjoy a little time away from the chaos that is life.

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.

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!

This reminded me of old school Miramax films, great dialogue, funny actors, tight script. Just all around a well made indie. I especially enjoyed the chemistry between our leads, and the people at the party are weaving in and out of the story that reminds me of films like The Party, or 200 Cigarettes. If you're looking for a fresh modern spin on the classic Christmas can be chaos story, I recommend this. This was also written and directed by Christine Weatherup who managed the Herculean task of producing an indie film during the time of Superhero movies. It's nice seeing things coming out of Hollywood with character driven storylines and snappy dialogue. I look forward to whatever is next on her plate.

Love this film. It has heart, comedy, romance, a whole lotta holiday spirit, and a mega high re-watchability quotient. It's one that will be in your Christmas movie rotation for forever!

This film gets the 'growing up' aspects of adulthood spot on. It appeals to the older millennials out there considering moving from apartments to houses or having kids. Writer/director Weatherup really nails these emotions and the actors do a fantastic job of being both believable and hilarious.

You'll really appreciate the banter, the antics, and the fun cameo. It makes me want to go to Clarkmas this year and every year.