The Christmas Showdown

2025

Action / Comedy / Family

2
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 80%
IMDb Rating 5.4/10 10 114 114

Director

Nanea Miyata Photo
Nanea Miyata

Top cast

Sterling Sulieman Photo
Sterling Sulieman as Isaac
Beverly Todd Photo
Beverly Todd as Lydia
Carla Renata Photo
Carla Renata as Sonia
Loretta Devine Photo
Loretta Devine as Hen
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765.51 MB
1280*720
English 2.0
NR
us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 23 min
Seeds 7
1.39 GB
1920*1080
English 2.0
NR
us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 23 min
Seeds 7

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by TheMovieSearch 1 / 10

A weird battle screenplay

The Christmas Showdown sets itself up like it is going to be a fun and competitive holiday movie, something that could lean into rivalry, chaos, and seasonal charm. At the very beginning, there is a small sense of promise, like the film might actually build toward something entertaining or at least creative. Unfortunately, that expectation fades very quickly, and what you are left with is a movie that never truly knows what it wants to be or how to get there.One of the biggest problems with The Christmas Showdown is the screenplay. It feels rushed and overly stuffed at the same time, which is a strange combination. Scenes move forward too quickly without earning emotional weight, yet the dialogue itself feels heavy and forced. Instead of letting moments breathe or develop naturally, the script pushes everything along as if it is afraid to slow down, and that removes any chance of genuine connection.The direction does not help this issue at all. The pacing feels completely off, with quick cuts and rapid transitions that make the story feel disjointed. Rather than guiding the audience through a clear narrative, the director seems to rush from beat to beat without grounding the characters or the conflict. Because of this, the film never finds a rhythm and never captures that warm holiday feeling it is clearly aiming for.The acting also suffers because of these creative choices. The cast does not feel comfortable in their roles, and many performances come across as people playing characters instead of becoming them. There is little to no chemistry, and that makes the relationships feel hollow. When a holiday movie lacks believable interactions, it loses its emotional core entirely.Another issue is consistency. The tone jumps around without purpose, and the film cannot decide if it wants to be playful, dramatic, or sentimental. This lack of focus makes the story feel messy and unfocused, as if multiple ideas were thrown together without being fully thought through or refined.Overall, The Christmas Showdown is a disappointment. It starts with the illusion that it might offer something fun or engaging, but it never follows through. Between the rushed pacing, weak screenplay, and unconvincing performances, the film falls flat. It is not something I would revisit, and it ultimately feels like another holiday movie that missed its chance to stand out.
Reviewed by nataliewelcome 9 / 10

The Value of Friendship

Beautiful scenery. Good acting. Interesting female characters.A friendship has suffered a blow, and this film walks us through its recovery from deep wounds and misunderstandings.One of the friends dresses so beautifully throughout the film, a bonus to the festive backdrop.Both women have live interests, although the love stories are not developed. There simply isn't much romantic chemistry.I smiled through most of the movie. It's sweet. It's clean. It has its funny moments.A sweet treat that might inspire your Christmas mood.
Reviewed by TheMovieSearch 1 / 10

The Christmas Showdown sets itself up like it is going to be a fun and competitive holiday movie, something that could lean into rivalry, chaos, and seasonal charm. At the very beginning, there is a small sense of promise, like the film might actually build toward something entertaining or at least creative. Unfortunately, that expectation fades very quickly, and what you are left with is a movie that never truly knows what it wants to be or how to get there.One of the biggest problems with The Christmas Showdown is the screenplay. It feels rushed and overly stuffed at the same time, which is a strange combination. Scenes move forward too quickly without earning emotional weight, yet the dialogue itself feels heavy and forced. Instead of letting moments breathe or develop naturally, the script pushes everything along as if it is afraid to slow down, and that removes any chance of genuine connection.The direction does not help this issue at all. The pacing feels completely off, with quick cuts and rapid transitions that make the story feel disjointed. Rather than guiding the audience through a clear narrative, the director seems to rush from beat to beat without grounding the characters or the conflict. Because of this, the film never finds a rhythm and never captures that warm holiday feeling it is clearly aiming for.The acting also suffers because of these creative choices. The cast does not feel comfortable in their roles, and many performances come across as people playing characters instead of becoming them. There is little to no chemistry, and that makes the relationships feel hollow. When a holiday movie lacks believable interactions, it loses its emotional core entirely.Another issue is consistency. The tone jumps around without purpose, and the film cannot decide if it wants to be playful, dramatic, or sentimental. This lack of focus makes the story feel messy and unfocused, as if multiple ideas were thrown together without being fully thought through or refined.Overall, The Christmas Showdown is a disappointment. It starts with the illusion that it might offer something fun or engaging, but it never follows through. Between the rushed pacing, weak screenplay, and unconvincing performances, the film falls flat. It is not something I would revisit, and it ultimately feels like another holiday movie that missed its chance to stand out.
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