VIDEO: Netflix movie called "the worst Christmas film ever"
Apparently, the movie's popular cast couldn't even save it...
There are two standard Christmas movie categories: classic, feel-good, high-production movies or Hallmark movies.
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Hallmark festive movies have always been considered the lesser of the two; you'll probably find yourself watching one or two over the festive season because they're so bad they're almost good.
While Hallmark and Lifetime are well-known for producing these types of films, and have decided to lean into it, you would expect better from a well-funded streaming giant like Netflix.
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Unfortunately, their latest holiday offering, 'Best. Christmas. Ever!', has quite ironically been called the worst.
Reading the synopsis it doesn't sound that bad:
Every Christmas, without fail, Jackie sends a boastful holiday newsletter that makes her old college friend Charlotte feel like a lump of coal. When a twist of fate lands Charlotte, her husband Rob, and their family on Jackie and her husband Valentino's snowy doorstep just days before Christmas, Charlotte seizes the opportunity to prove that her old friend's "perfect" life can't possibly be that perfect. But in her overzealous attempt to expose Jackie, Charlotte nearly ruins Christmas for both families and must team up with her old friend to reassemble the pieces.
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The cast includes big names like singer and actress Brandy, Jason Briggs ('American Pie'), and Heather Graham ('The Hangover').
But the reviews are in and they are not favourable:
#BESTCHRISTMASEVER is probably my the worst Christmas movie I’ve seen in a long time… pic.twitter.com/dPn0B1WWtA
— Sudz 🇭🇹 (@Sudsssy) November 23, 2023
I live for a cheesy, confusing holiday movie with a plot I can barely understand. #BestChristmasEver pic.twitter.com/93QCOlESv9
— K_TheBeauty (@k_thebeauty) November 20, 2023
#BestChristmasEver on #Netflix. Just when I thought I’d seen the worst Christmas film ever. What fresh hell is this?! pic.twitter.com/GeXFs2MZaS
— The TV Fan (@thetvfanspace) November 26, 2023
Where there are haters there will also be lovers and there are some people who genuinely enjoyed the movie:
Brandy & Heather Graham are sooo GOOD together! Best Christmas Ever was such a fun watch. The comedic timing throughout the movie was perfect, and the highlight of friendship was special. They delivered! 👏🏾#BestChristmasEver pic.twitter.com/WMI2M2uod6
— REALITY SPEEDD (@realityspeedd) November 16, 2023
I enjoyed the movie Best Christmas Ever on Netflix staring Brandy. Put that on your Christmas movie list.#BestChristmasEver pic.twitter.com/uIMwt4ouyg
— Monica (@mmeans40) November 19, 2023
It might never reach blockbuster status, but that's not what it's about.
The festive season is about joy, happiness, and kindness, so why not give 'Best. Christmas. Ever!' a watch anyway?
Watch the trailer here and decide for yourself:
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