Does it feature every single cliche of the rom-com genre?
What is ‘Christmas in The Spotlight’ About?
Yup - they’re basicallyTaylor SwiftandTravis Kelce, only way more bearable.
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But this is a rom-com, which means there are a bunch of elements that get in their way.
They joke and laugh a lot, and seem to really enjoy each other’s company.
I was supremely shocked that we didn’t get a romantic ‘kissing in the snow’ sequence.
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Despite taking place over Thanksgiving and eventually Christmas,it just doesn’t feel Christmassy enough.
It also stumbles at times over the many hurdlesrequired of it as a rom-com.
The most wonderful time of the year deserves the most wonderful films.
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It’s as by-the-numbers as you could possibly get, but it’s cute.
The script has its moments on both ends of the spectrum.
“But it makes my mouth happy!”
Christmas In The Spotlightdebuts on Lifetime on November 23 at 8 pm E.T.
