Oh. What. Fun. is charming even for a formulaic holiday film and it features a cast that is far more A-list than a film like this deserves. Perhaps it is the cast that raises this movie to higher heights than one would expect. There are some scenes between Pfeiffer and Jones which make you forget you're watching what otherwise might be a forgettable holiday film. And that makes its rather predictable and rote story a bit more palatable.
A tribute to moms and all they do to make the holidays special, Oh. What. Fun. goes pretty much just as you'd expect it to. As her family gathers for the holidays Pfeiffer's character works overtime to make the holidays special and it takes her going missing for them to appreciate all she does. But what makes Oh. What. Fun. watchable is just how many great moments there are with the cast. Brooks has a fun cameo and Chen is a delight in her few moments. And Pfeiffer lights up the screen.
So while it may be a bit trite Oh. What. Fun. passes muster by filling it with such actors who take what they are doing seriously.
Oh. What. Fun.
Starring: Michelle Pfeiffer, Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Denis Leary, Dominic Sessa, Jason Schwartzman, Danielle Brooks, Eva Longoria, Joan Chen, Devery Jacobs, Havana Rose Liu, Maude Apatow
Director: Michael Showalter
Writers: Chandler Baker, Michael Showalter
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