Holidate(2020)

Really good watch, would watch again, and can recommend. An odd, jaded, but good approach to the social pressures of being single, but dateable. I guess other people see it as wasted resource, I wouldn't know. Realistically, this is as much a breakup recovery movie as it is a romantic comedy. The cast does a great job of subtly expressing things without it being obvious. Ultimately it's a cute and charming little…

Reviewed on November 6, 2020

Not good, not bad. Just meh. Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey make for a charming duo, Roberts in particular stands out. The premise they star in is an interesting one, I don't really have any issues with <em>'Holidate'</em> - it's fine. It just lacks the necessary cohesion and entertainment, there are a few amusing moments but not nearly enough. The overly sappy ending is out of place, also.

Reviewed on December 10, 2020

I found Holidate to be a fun, entertaining Christmas movie. And really, that is all I ask for a new holiday movie. I probably could have focused and punched holes in it here and there, but I try to be a viewer first and a critic third. I liked that the story paid attention to all of the characters, it seemed. Aunt Susan and Sloane’s sister and a few others have plot developments as part of the overall fun and they…

Reviewed on December 17, 2020

Holidate features a story that, while somewhat cliché, is presented with engaging narration. The film introduces Sloane and Jackson and naturally develops their “holidate” arrangement through relatable holiday situations. Character development is balanced and the relationship starts off in a believable and smooth way. Conflict builds gradually as feelings grow between the characters, with dialogue hinting at…

Reviewed on August 31, 2025