Holiday Joy

Name: Holiday Joy
Director: Kirk D'Amico
Genre: TV Movie, Comedy
Released: 2016-01-01
Duration: 87 min
Rating: 5.6
Cast: Bailee Madison, French Stewart, Scott Thompson, Luke Bilyk, Naomi Snieckus

2016Dir. Kirk D'Amico1h 27m

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Runtime1h 27m

Released2016

DirectorKirk D'Amico

About This Movie

So, 'Holiday Joy' is quite the little gem from 2016. It follows a shy high school girl whose Christmas dreams materialize but not in the way she imagined. The tone is light-hearted, with that distinct TV movie vibe—think cozy but with its own quirks. The pacing is pretty standard but does have some moments that drag, which I guess is typical of made-for-TV fare. What stands out, I’d say, is the practical effects used in the holiday scenes; they do add a nice touch of charm. The performances lean into the awkwardness of adolescence, and while the direction is a bit anonymous, the film still manages to string together some relatable themes about expectations versus reality.

TV movie charmPractical holiday effectsRelatable adolescent themes