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‘Oh. What. Fun.’ Streams on Prime Video as Early Reviews Skew Negative

Reviews largely praise Michelle Pfeiffer’s performance as a low Rotten Tomatoes score reflects broader concerns over thin writing and tonal misfires.

Overview

  • Prime Video released the Michelle Pfeiffer–led holiday comedy on December 3 and it is now available to stream.
  • Rotten Tomatoes lists a 38% critics rating from early reviews, with the consensus citing thin material and distracting product placement.
  • Variety and other outlets fault the film’s comedic execution and resolution while noting Pfeiffer’s standout presence.
  • A minority view is more favorable, with The Wrap posting a fresh review and praising the ensemble.
  • Directed and co-written by Michael Showalter from Chandler Baker’s material, the ensemble features Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary and Jason Schwartzman, and the story centers a mother’s overlooked holiday labor.