Winter is officially here, which means that it will soon be Christmas! A time for hope, love and family. The time of year that gives you a warm fuzzy feeling and provides happiness, and this film provides all of these things.
Fed up of being asked why she is single every holiday, Sloane decides that she needs a āholidateā – a concept created by her aunt. This is a slight twist on the traditional romantic comedy feature of a couple being each otherās date to an event, – whether it be a wedding or a family celebration – as this film focuses upon a couple being each otherās date to every single family event, even smaller celebrations such as St Patrickās day, which are not about the value and appreciation of family, , rather just a chance to drink and have some fun!
The term āholidateā has been coined as a couple having a platonic relationship, taking each other to family celebrations. Sloaneās āholidateā comes in the form of Jackson, a guy she met at the shops whilst returning a Christmas present.
Holidate is a film that provides many laughs as Sloane and Jackson try to navigate their increasingly complicated relationship as āholidatesā, as they defy one of the rules of āholidatesā by sleeping together – whilst still trying to deny the feelings they clearly have for each other.
The film is rather predictable at times, following the classic storyline of a man and a woman who like each other but cannot admit it to each other until the end of the film – shown through a big romantic gesture that would sweep any hopeless romantic off their feet.
This film is a must watch for any romantic who needs that holiday feeling.
By Ellie Moylan
Feature image: Netflix