Overview
- The London‑set holiday caper, written by Abby McDonald with Amy Reed and directed by Michael Fimognari, began streaming on Netflix on November 26 with a reported 96‑minute runtime.
- The story pairs Olivia Holt and Connor Swindells as financially strained strangers who target a wealthy department‑store owner, foregrounding class pressures and healthcare costs.
- Viewers on X and Letterboxd praise an unexpected twist and call the film a fun seasonal caper, with some comparing its vibe to Now You See Me and Home Alone.
- Reviews are sharply divided, with outlets like What’s on Netflix citing polished visuals and balanced genre blending, while critics at FandomWire, Collider and others fault low energy and thin romantic chemistry.
- Performances from Lucy Punch and Peter Serafinowicz draw frequent notice, and coverage notes the project’s roots on the 2022 Black List and Fimognari’s signature visual polish.