Synopsis:
Claire, a savvy venture capitalist from New York City, escapes to a quaint town in Vermont for the holidays and becomes a guest of the Fortenbury Bookstore. Upon arrival, Claire finds Christmas celebrations have been canceled by the town after a flood and the bookstore is in a dire state of disrepair. She immediately takes on the challenge to revitalize the store, but clashes with the owner, Andrew (Jamie Spilchuk), who initially rejects all her proposed improvements. Eventually, sparks fly as the two begin a budding romance, and Claire’s infectious optimism inspires Andrew to join her in reviving the yuletide spirit. But everything comes to a screeching halt when Claire discovers that Andrew is planning to sell the bookstore in the New Year. Will the spirit of Christmas be enough to change Andrew’s mind and encourage him to follow his heart?
Quick Thoughts:
This holiday romcom has all of the common tropes of a TV Christmas film, but the key question remains: is it a queer film? Well, while our lead story lacks that LGBTQ element, there IS a hidden gem buried on the side – and one that is rather surprising. The priest is gay! But not only is he gay, he’s in an interracial relationship with an adorable young girl. Now, they’re only in a couple minutes of the entire film so it almost feels like a DEI throwaway… but hey, representation IS representation. And the overall storyline is rather cute and charming, even if it is a straight romance.
Watched?
Yes
Reviewed?
No
Worth It?
Where to Buy/Rent/Stream “Christmas Around The Corner”
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