Kristen Chenoweth and Lindsay Lohan. I’m not sure much else needs to be said. But for review’s sake, OUR LITTLE SECRET works as a wonderful comedy of manners, and while it might not be heartwarming or moving or even remotely sincere, it sure is funny.
When it comes to Christmas movies, what really matters — the heartstrings or the humor? I say humor, and whether or not the film is self-aware about its silliness, the entertainment value is strong.
The follies littered throughout, although unoriginal, are made wildly entertaining by the Chenoweth-Lohan dynamic, facing off as a Jocastan mother and a desperate-to-appease daughter. And where Lohan and love interest Ian Harding’s chemistry is practically nonexistent, Chenoweth’s snark and Lohan’s wit ping-pong off each other perfectly, energizing the film and making each scene worthwhile.
To postface, OUR LITTLE SECRET is NOT a cinematic masterpiece; if you are looking for some sizzling chemistry or a sweeping romance, this is not the film for you.
By certain parameters, Esta Rosevear’s previous review, labeling this an “Experience Never” makes perfect sense. But, while it may not have set out to be one, the film satisfies every requirement of a kitschy, C-rated Christmas rom-com (aka a must-watch for the holiday season).
Experience OUR LITTLE SECRET now on Netflix.