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12 Dates of Christmas: Groundhog Day Gone Wrong
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Ever wondered what would happen if Groundhog Day had a festive makeover but lost all its charm in the process? That's exactly what we tackle in our latest episode as we dissect the ABC Family holiday film "12 Dates of Christmas."
This romantic comedy stars Amy Smart as Kate, a woman who mysteriously gets stuck in a Christmas Eve time loop after being spritzed with perfume at a department store. Forced to relive the same blind date with Mark-Paul Gosselaar's impossibly perfect character Miles—a widower who coaches hockey, helps foster children, and creates public art installations—Kate supposedly learns valuable life lessons with each repeated day.
The conversation quickly turns critical as we compare this failed attempt to the gold standard of time-loop films. While Groundhog Day succeeded because Bill Murray's character had established relationships before his loop began, Kate's interactions feel shallow and one-sided. We break down why the protagonist remains fundamentally unlikable despite her supposed transformation, and how the film squanders potentially interesting plot threads while dragging viewers through all twelve repetitive days.
Between analyzing bizarre plot holes (why does everyone at the final Christmas party act like lifelong friends when they've just met?) and questioning the film's questionable romantic messaging, we don't hold back our true feelings. Katy surprisingly gives the movie credit for its Christmas elements while Nathan refuses to award any points whatsoever.
Whether you've seen this holiday misfire or just enjoy hearing passionate movie criticism, this episode delivers plenty of laughs and heated debate. Listen now, and be sure to tune in for our upcoming reviews of the Naked Gun reboot and the animated Christmas classic "Annabelle's Wish"!
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Chapters
1. Intro: Welcome to Couch Critic (00:00:00)
2. Movie Overview: 12 Dates of Christmas (00:03:01)
3. Comparing to Groundhog Day (00:04:35)
4. Breaking Down Character Problems (00:06:46)
5. Evaluating the Unrealistic Plot Elements (00:10:30)
6. Final Ratings and Next Episodes (00:16:24)
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