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Christmastime is upon us once again, and therefore, so, too, is Vanessa Hudgens.
But first, some basic plot info.
Jackson:To start, I just have to say thisPrincess Switchinstallment simply did not include enough switching.
And the movie doesnt even introduce a third person who looks exactly like Vanessa!
Otherwise, what are we even doing here?
Jackson:If theyve already switched genres into a heist movie, they could easily continue into horror.
I look forward to the press tour when she convinces everyone that it is about trauma.
But I think the title is deceptively nuanced.
Its also about how Montenaro is extremely Catholic.
Jackson, can you explain.
This offers no clarity on where exactly Montenaro is in Europe and how its extreme Catholicism lasted throughout history.
(Did they fight in the 30 Years War?
What happened during the World Wars?)
Rachel:A powerful question, Jackson.
The Netflix Christmas cinematic universe has always had a wobbly relationship to justice.
Stacy has to soothe him like he is a dog in a thunderstorm.
I wonder if their marriage is doomed.
This is also reflected in the fact that Stacy dresses the worst of the three Vanessas Hudgens.
Maybe she is depressed?
In terms of the films third couple: Fiona and Peter are pretty cute together.
On that note, what did you think of Vanessas recurring homage to Catherine Zeta-Jones dodging around lasers inEntrapment?
Rachel:Paired with theRomancing the Stonereference, it only raised the question: Who are these movies for?
Obviously, they are for me and you, but who else?
Jackson:The Michael DouglasCZJ household (sorry,casa) is literally their entire target demographic.
Rachel:God … when youre right, youre right.
This seemed like a real laser-choreography-rookie move to me.
It happens very early on.
The cop replies solemnly, That would be a piecrust promise.
Easily made, easily broken.
This line has haunted me for days.
Perhaps this movie really is just about the failure of justice on every level.
Jackson:I was also haunted by the piecrust promise line!
Shouldnt these people have some more authority over their own countrys police force?
Im very concerned about the political situation here.
Its an awfully aggressive way to give a shot to resolve family conflict.
But it does seem to work on Fiona?
Rachel:I said the exact same thing!!
What a missed opportunity.
I wrote down every time everyone said, Its Christmas, when it wasnt actually Christmas yet.
Call the old girl.
I can make an exception.
Sir, its Christmas.
Over how many days or weeks does this thing take place?
Where are we in time??
Keep it to the 25th and the 12 days after, people!
Rachel:Lets talk about the ending.
(2) Would you drink a candy-cane martini, and what do you think is in one?
