First Christmas – Review/Summary (with Spoilers)
As with most of OWN’s “OWN For The Holidays,” First Christmas pushes new narratives beyond the Christmas formula, which might be the best one yet.
As with most of OWN’s “OWN For The Holidays,” First Christmas pushes new narratives beyond the Christmas formula, which might be the best one yet.
While The Christmas Lottery has many familiar storylines, between a prominently featured lesbian couple and avoiding being as corny as most holiday movies, this is one to see.
A Christmas For Mary makes it clear last year’s holiday offerings were a warm-up as clearly OWN wants to make a name for itself in the holiday movie market.
For The Love of Jason has one of the best comedy pilots you may have seen in a l o n g time.
While absolutely silly, A Christmas Surprise does deliver a fun, overtly dramatic Christmas story.
“All My Life” avoids any opportunity to develop its characters as it focuses on crafting an enviable romance.
Life In A Year will make you laugh, make you cry, and will make you reconsider previous opinions on Cara Delevingne and Jaden Smith.
Superintelligence follows the usual Melissa McCarthy movie formula, so as long as you’re a fan of hers, you’ll enjoy the film.
While there might be times Happiest Season may make you roll your eyes, its heart and certain characters keep you watching until the end.
The Princess Switch: Switched Again, like most holiday movies, is made solely for its audience and doesn’t offer a royal invitation to detractors.
Dash and Lily begins with us meeting The Grinch, known as Dash. However, by the time Christmas comes around, his heart may grow two sizes too big.
Similar to Happy Death Day, you’ll find Freaky has an unexpectedly good blend of horror and comedy – though it won’t do for its leads as we saw for Jessica Rothe.
Like most holiday movies, “Operation Christmas Drop” isn’t going to be the best thing out there. However, it’s simple, based on a true military exercise, and family-friendly.
“In Search of the Sanderson Sisters” is truly a labor of love with moments that remind you why Bette Midler is often associated with being camp.
For those who like unconventional holiday movies, in this case, with cursing and a dysfunctional family, “Holidate” was made for you.
Despite its subject matter, there is something surprisingly tame about “Gossamer Folds,” which shows how tolerance and acceptance develops over hate.
Despite a few painfully awkward moments, “Ellie and Abbie (And Ellie’s Dead Aunt” does ultimately give you what you need from it.
“Dating Amber,” set in 1995, reminds you how much has changed in 25 years as we follow two Irish teens dealing with being ostracized for their sexuality.
Dancing on the tightrope between cringe and funny, “Shiva Baby” presents Rachel Sennott as someone on the cusp of mainstream fame.
“Were You Gay In High School” has the quality and appeal of something you’d think was released on Wong Fu’s YouTube channel due to its comedy and heart.
The overall goal of Wherever I Look is to fill in that space between the average fan and critic and advise you on what’s worth experiencing.