See You Next Christmas movie review

This holiday rom-com is now available on digital platforms.

RATING: Not rated by MPAA, but I would give it a rating of PG-13

LENGTH: 99 minutes

IN A NUTSHELL:

Annie and Tom Clark throw a holiday party every year called “Clarkmas.” Over the years, it’s become the go-to holiday event for their ragtag group of friends. When chronically single Natalie and Logan continue to run into each other at the party year after year, they begin to wonder if maybe they’re meant to be together…

See You Next Christmas was written and directed by Christine Weatherup who also stars in the movie. The film was produced by Beatriz Chahin and Matt Enlow. The film stars Elizabeth Guest (AP Bio, Superstore), AJ Meijer (Heathers the musical original Broadway cast, Sneaky Pete), Christine Weatherup (Watchmen, Grey’s Anatomy, Bread and Butter), and Vin Vescio (Chicago Med, For the Weekend). Giant Pictures

THINGS I LIKED:

- How wonderful it is to be surrounded by so many friends to share your life with over the years. Truly.
- The movie is divided into sections: each year the Clarks throw their Christmas shindig. I like the running motif of photographs taken each.
- I got a kick out of the evolution of all of the friends at the annual party. For example, it was fun to watch one of the friends get braces and then show up the next year with good teeth.
- AJ Meijer definitely has an Aquaman vibe going on. Elizabeth Guest is pretty and relatable.
- I thought the supportive husband was really sweet played by Vin Vescio. I hadn’t seen him in anything before.
- If you’re interested in that electric shock game the group played every year, you can find something similar on Amazon at

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THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE:

Many of the clips in the beginning during the opening credits were so old and hard to see.
Some amateur transitions in the beginning of the movie, but it actually got better as the movie progressed.
There are so few characters in the story I’d actually want to hang out with. Some of the characters were mostly annoying, but I did like some of them.
Who uses Polaroid cameras anymore?
Why would a woman be attracted to a man who brags that he has slept with half of Los Angeles? I’ll never understand that.
So many awkward moments.
Super cheesy background music but I really liked the song that played during the closing credits.

TIPS FOR PARENTS:

Kids will be completely bored
Alcohol
Talk of unmarried couples hooking up
One character always shows a lot of cleavage

THEMES:

Christmas
Friendship
Companionship
Relationships
Forgiveness
Personal growth
Showing support to your friends

FUNNY LINES:

“I have all this tacky wedding shixx I don’t need.” – Natalie (Elizabeth Guest) “Oh honey, that’s what Ebay is for.” – Annie (Elizabeth Guest)

INTERESTING LINES:

“Can you man-splain to me what man-splaining is?” – Annie (Christine Weatherup)
“Our lives aren’t going to be the same.” – Annie (Christine Weatherup) People often say that like it’s a bad thing.
“There’s no point going down the path just because you think you have an expiration date.” – Natalie (Elizabeth Guest)
“I want to be wrong.” – Natalie (Elizabeth Guest)