Abby Holland has good reasons to not like Christmas. But when her partner Harper invites her to spend the holidays with Harper's family, she sucks it up and agrees to go. After all, this the perfect opportunity to not only to introduce herself to Harper's parents, but also to propose to Harper on Christmas morning.
There's one major flaw in Abby's plan, though she doesn't learn that until they're halfway to the Caldwell home. Harper, you see, hasn't actually told her family that she's gay. Harper asks Abby to pretend to be her straight roommate for the holiday, a request to which Abby very reluctantly agrees.
It rapidly emerges that the Caldwell family aren't exactly fully functional on the best of days, and with the pressures of not just the holiday season hut also Papa Caldwell's political campaign in full effect, this are definitely not the best of days. Add Harper and Abby's little secret to the mix and shenanigans, as you might imagine, ensue.
Happiest Season is a fun little holiday rom-com. It's not really breaking any especially new ground with its themes or its story, but it executes well. A familiar story, well told, can still be very enjoyable and this is one of those cases. The solid cast definitely help in that regard; the oft-maligned Kristen Stewart, in particular, is very good as the beleaguered and uncomfortable Abby.
A heart-warming little Xmas Pudding.
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