This story about a family in the middle of divorced during the Christmas season had great potential to be a very heartfelt drama with a predictable feel good ending. However, it was ruined by the over characterization by the writers of the wife as a near despicable person. So much so that it was difficult to hope for that feel good ending.
Although it's obvious she still has feelings for her soon to be ex husband, she dates her boss who displays many of the issues she had with her husband. You begin to wonder what she sees in him other than his good looks and wealth. He was even on Santa's naughty list a record number of times. Add to that the fact that she herself treats her family just as she complained her husband once did.
It comes down to deciding whether to follow her heart or the money. She gives every indication of following the money much to the consternation of her children who's happiness she is willing to sacrifice for the sake of a new job and romantic involvement with her wealthy boss.
As the story evolves, the choices she makes become so self serving that its a struggle hoping that she and her soon to be ex ever get back together. It was the only movie I've ever seen where I almost wished the Claus's failed in bringing a merry Christmas to a couple in need.
Although it's obvious she still has feelings for her soon to be ex husband, she dates her boss who displays many of the issues she had with her husband. You begin to wonder what she sees in him other than his good looks and wealth. He was even on Santa's naughty list a record number of times. Add to that the fact that she herself treats her family just as she complained her husband once did.
It comes down to deciding whether to follow her heart or the money. She gives every indication of following the money much to the consternation of her children who's happiness she is willing to sacrifice for the sake of a new job and romantic involvement with her wealthy boss.
As the story evolves, the choices she makes become so self serving that its a struggle hoping that she and her soon to be ex ever get back together. It was the only movie I've ever seen where I almost wished the Claus's failed in bringing a merry Christmas to a couple in need.