Overview
- The holiday romantic comedy is now streaming on Netflix following its December 3 release.
- The plot centers on a single mother who adopts a Santa persona to secure a seasonal job at a ski resort so her daughter can access snowboarding lessons.
- Alexandra Breckenridge’s performance and her convincing prosthetic transformation draw consistent praise, with the on-screen character aided by a brother-and-partner FX duo.
- Reviews describe a short, comforting watch with noticeable logic gaps and trope-heavy writing, with frequent comparisons to Mrs. Doubtfire and limited engagement with gender themes.
- No sequel has been announced, and coverage notes Breckenridge has expressed interest in returning, which remains unconfirmed.