ChristmasWithTheCampbells Review: A Holiday Romcom More Sticky Than Sweet
It's that time of year again: Christmas movies are everywhere. The Hallmark brand of Christmas stories have become a subgenre all on their own, and they've begun to spread to Netflix and other platforms. Now AMC+ is getting in on the game with Christmas with the Campbells, a syrupy, awkward twist on some of the brand's most common tropes. A sweetly earnest Brittany Snow works to elevate the material, but there are a few eyebrow-raising elements that are hard to get past .
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY Amateur photographer Jesse is someone who loves the simple things in life, much to the chagrin of her hotshot jerk of a boyfriend, Shawn . With Christmas fast approaching, Jesse is eagerly gearing up to spend the holidays with Shawn and his family in their picturesque small down when Shawn abruptly breaks up with her. Despite this, though, Shawn's mother Liz still insists that Jesse come stay with her and husband Robert .
Director Clare Niedepruem keeps things moving at a decent pace, ensuring Christmas with the Campbells doesn't overstay its welcome. The movie is also helped by Snow, whose bright-eyed portrayal of Jesse goes a long way in keeping viewers on board for the journey. She shines here, and her chemistry with Long makes the connection between Jesse and David far more believable than the one between her and Shawn.
If the romance between Jesse and David doesn't quite make one swoon, it will draw some smiles. The journey isn't the most exciting romance to hit screens this year, as Niedepruem instead stages their courtship with a steady, straightforward approach. There isn't a lot of tension here, but there is some sweet contentment.
Christmas with the Campbells tries to take some big swings toward shaking up the conventional holiday movie mold, but it ultimately ends up being more of the same, just with some sticky moments. The earnestness of its cast, especially Snow, makes up for some of the other elements that are lacking. However, this is a romance that likely won't stick with audiences beyond the initial viewing. There are plenty of other offerings this holiday season that provide more cheer.
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