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The Merry Gentlemen

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To save her parents' small-town performing venue, a former big-city dancer decides to stage an all-male, Christmas-themed revue.
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Courtney Howard Variety Had the filmmakers evolved from the expected to the unexpected, this holiday romp would’ve been more merry and bright. Nov 21, 2024 Full Review Benjamin Lee Guardian There’s nothing distractingly bad about this one and there are perhaps enough boxes ticked for undemanding Christmas movie completists but because of the overcrowded space, there’s also nothing here that’s worth a click. Rated: 2/5 Nov 21, 2024 Full Review Samantha Bergeson indieWire Murray and Robertson feel tired as leads, and while Murray is making it work onstage, the more conventional scenes all feel like they’re missing some holiday spice (among other things). Rated: D+ Nov 21, 2024 Full Review Pramit Chatterjee Digital Mafia Talkies The Merry Gentlemen isn’t cinema. It’s content. There’s nothing cinematic about it. It’s an obligation that people like Peter Sullivan have to fulfill every year around the holidays to keep the lights on. Rated: 0/5 Nov 21, 2024 Full Review Ben Gibbons Screen Rant The Merry Gentlemen is a woeful attempt to make a movie with a similar tone to Magic Mike into a heartwarming Christmas affair and fails. Rated: 3/10 Nov 20, 2024 Full Review Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com 'The Merry Gentlemen' on Netflix is ridiculously goofy but it's the lusty moments that will keep viewers hooked and merry this Christmas season. Rated: 3/5 Nov 20, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Darren B Had me laughing out loud at how bad the acting and writing were. The dialogue at times makes no sense and had me wondering if it was a spoof movie. Would have given half a star but gave it a whole star as it did make me laugh Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/22/24 Full Review Phyllis N Predictable and pretty bland plot. Nothing interesting with zero chemistry whatsoever between the leads. Would only recommend if you want some background sound playing or watching a movie without full attention Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 11/22/24 Full Review Travis F I mean, I've never actually watched a Hallmark Christmas movie but if I had to guess what one was like it would 100% be this... soo cheesy and predictable.... but didn't mind having on in the background while I Xmas shopped. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/22/24 Full Review Kieron B This movie although the actors are amazing just is not great I was expecting much better from this movie and it did not play up to my expectations I’m sorry to the actors they did amazing but the movie its self did not meet my expectations. Again I’m sorry to the actors who did amazing with a bad production so sorry long time fan of britt Robertson but just not as good as I had hoped. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/22/24 Full Review Lindsay D The storyline had promise but didn’t really hold. I could contend with that but there was NO chemistry between the two main characters! I wanted to enjoy it but I more just watched to finish it. Disappointing.. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/22/24 Full Review SkyRo P Netflix has once again graced us with a Christmas movie, featuring the talents of Robertson and Chad Michael Murray. The story follows John and Ashleigh, the youngest member of her family, as she makes her way home after losing her job. I won’t divulge too much of the plot, but let’s just say Ashleigh returns home and takes on the challenge of reviving her parents' bar through entertainment. Unfortunately, the film suffers from a lack of character development and creativity among the cast. It often feels like the characters are merely placeholders, rather than fully realized individuals. By the end of the movie, I found myself struggling to remember their names, which speaks volumes about the insufficient character building throughout the narrative. One recurring issue I've noticed in Netflix's romantic films is the absence of genuine chemistry between the lead characters. Instead of a gradual buildup to their romance, it seems they are simply placed together on screen, leading to an abrupt connection or conflict. In this case, the relationship felt superficial, lacking depth and authenticity. The characters fall for each other too quickly, and any emotional stakes feel forced, especially since their interactions primarily consist of a dance sequence that lacks any real spark. Overall, the film is riddled with scriptwriting flaws and a lack of depth that can't be easily remedied. Watching it multiple times only amplifies the frustration that comes from its shortcomings. While it might serve as a light watch during the holiday season, it’s certainly one of those films that is unlikely to stand the test of time. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 11/21/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis To save her parents' small-town performing venue, a former big-city dancer decides to stage an all-male, Christmas-themed revue.
Director
Peter Sullivan
Producer
Jeffrey Schenck, Barry Barnholtz, Brian Nolan, Peter Sullivan
Screenwriter
Jeffrey Schenck, Peter Sullivan, Marla Sokoloff
Distributor
Netflix
Production Co
Hybrid, Gentlemen Media Group
Genre
Comedy, Holiday, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 20, 2024
Runtime
1h 26m
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