Single All the Way

Dgmw, its not gonna win any Oscars or anyrh, bur its a cute queer romcom. If you were expecting anything more from a Xmas romcom, like some of the other reviewers, I question your judgement. It gets the job done. The plots a bit meh but it's a fun enjoyable movie if you want sth to watch.

Single All The Way is Netflix's first gay holiday rom-com, and it is absolutely delightful. While the storyline is predictable (i.e., fake relationships and friends to lovers tropes are well-trodden in the Christmas movie genre), the film is (effortlessly) engaging and entertaining nonetheless. What makes it stand out thus far this season (among this year's dozens of Christmas movies) is the warmth and joy it portrays through the story, through the dialogue, and through an ensemble cast that you will no doubt fall in love with. The story follows Peter (played by Michael Urie) who is keen to avoid his family's judgment about his eternal single status, and bad choices in men, this Christmas. Thus, Peter convinces his best friend Nick (played by Philemon Chambers) to join him for the holiday as his best friend turned boyfriend. And so, the two head to small-town New Hampshire this Christmas where our romance begins, as we watch these two discover, with some help from Peter's matchmaking family, the true love they have for each other. While it is obvious how this story will turn out, Single All The Way is entertaining, and at times, very funny. The dialogue is warm and sincere on the one hand, and cute and funny on the other. Indeed, the writer does a good job of mixing these two elements in a creative and engrossing way. What makes this all work on-screen, of course, is the acting. Urie and Chamber's performances were brilliant. They engaged me, that is, their performances pulled me. Chamber's, in particular, had a kind and gentle vibe to his performance, which I found appealing. The two also had fantastic chemistry on-screen with some touching and heartfelt scenes. It was hard not to root for these two. Offering plenty of comedy throughout the film was the supporting cast. Simply put: they were fun to watch. For example, Jennifer Coolidge (as Aunt Carol) is comical in her usual fashion. And Schitt's Creek's Jennifer Robertson plays the kooky sister, an amusing performance. I can't forget Luke Macfarlane (a Christmas movie regular), whose performance (as James, Peter's blind date) is fun and charming. The film has its fair share of holiday jinks and festive cheer from an amusing Christmas pageant and a choreographed Brittney song dance to hunky Santas and amusing and creative Christmas songs. All in all, Single All the Way is a feel-good Christmas movie, boasting an impressive cast that will no doubt have you smiling and laughing along the way. It is a nice new addition to Netflix's Christmas movie line-up this season. Highly recommend.

It's cheesy and a cliché, like Christmas rom-coms are supposed to be, but it's good cheesy. It's sweet, heartwarming and highly enjoyable. The story is easily predictable but also an entertaining feel-good one. All in all, it's a warm cozy movie with beautiful vibes that are perfect for the holidays.

This isn't a gay parody of a Hallmark Christmas movie, but it is self-aware as it steps through the beats and tropes of that typical seasonal movie. Great cast, some genuine laughs, and a sweetness that rivals uncut eggnog. It was the perfect backdrop to gift wrapping.

Jennifer Coolidge as tough-talking Aunt Sandy was enough for me to rubber-stamp this nimble gay holiday romcom that somehow splits the difference between WeHo finger snaps and predictable Hallmark sentiment. The rest of the cast - which includes dependable comedy stalwarts like Kathy Najimy and Barry Bostwick - proves again their expertise at this type of acidic frivolity.