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Christmas is fast approaching, which means many of us are looking for a way to keep the holiday spirit alive as we wait for Santa to bring our gifts. While the TV calendar is filled with traditional Christmas specials and Hallmark movies, there are hundreds of other holiday films streaming online this season.
For example, Black Mirror’s 2014 Christmas special, “White Christmas,” isn’t known for its happy endings. But it’s one of the best televised holiday specials to watch with your family.
The story centers around Jason (Joshua T. Shipman), who wants to be transferred to Japan, but his girlfriend Carla (Lily Nicole) won’t let him do so unless he gets married by the holidays. It’s a classic that’s a great way to get the conversation started about what makes for a happy relationship.
Another classic that’s a good choice to watch with the kids is the 1991 made-for-TV movie Bernard and the Genie, which follows an art dealer who awakens a genie who gives him several wishes, including a Mona Lisa. This film was controversial in its time, but it’s still a fun and entertaining way to watch the spirit of the holidays with your kids.
A down-on-her-luck chef, who dreams of having her own food truck line, agrees to pose as the girlfriend of a hotshot Seattle attorney, visiting his family for Christmas, to help him prove that he’s the ideal candidate for taking over the family firm. When real sparks start to fly, it’s a story of family drama, romance and the ultimate decision of whether or not to give in to their feelings.
A Christmas Proposal will air on CBS Friday, November 25, and is available for stream on Paramount+ if you can’t catch it live. The platform offers a free trial for new users and is also available on Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, Samsung Smart TV and many other devices.
It's been a while since CBS has done an original holiday film, but they've come back with a bang. Critics are praising A Christmas Proposal as the first original holiday movie from the network in more than a decade. It's a solid effort that features plenty of fun and laughs along the way.
A Christmas Proposal does a good job of capturing the oohs and aahs of the holidays, thanks to its beautiful setting and great Yuletide soundtrack. There's also an array of entertaining characters and a dash of small-town charm. But it may have a content issue for some viewers, as there's a lot of implied lying throughout.
A Christmas Proposal is a well-made romantic comedy that does the best job of selling its slick looks and clever story lines. The film also has a stellar cast led by All Rise's Jessica Camacho and Criminal Minds' Adam Rodriguez, who reteam for the first time. The slick look of the movie translates to its story and performances, and this combination makes for one of the most entertaining holiday movies you'll see this year.
A Christmas Proposal is a solid holiday movie that will appeal to young teens. However, it's nothing special for adults or anyone who wants to watch something more original than this reworking of a tried and true theme. Fortunately, there's plenty of holiday cheer and small town charm to keep it entertaining. The film is also worth a look for its excellent Yuletide soundtrack and varied cast.
There's a lot to love about this upscale romcom, but one of the biggest draws is its look. The sets are beautiful, not just because they're a little bit slicker than Lifetime and Hallmark movies, but also because they're so unique. Diaz's house, where Julian's parents celebrate Christmas, looks like the inside of an Ark, if it was a Pottery Barn (or millionaire's version).
The performances are top-notch as well. Jessica Camacho, who stars as Maria, is very fun to watch and sells her relationship with Julian (Adam Rodriguez, Criminal Minds). This film's elegant look translates well to the story, which has all of the usual story beats you've seen before, but it does a bit of work to make things feel fresh. It's a great romantic holiday movie to watch and will be sure to get the Grinchiest of Grinches in the holiday spirit.