Film Review – Oh. What. Fun.

“Oh. What. Fun.” was originally published in 2021. It was a short story from author Chandler Baker about motherly neglect during the holiday season, and the writer is joined by Michael Showalter (who also directs) to help turn 59 pages of ideas and characters into a feature-length movie. The screenplay attempts to manufacture a madcap understanding of family concerns and Christmas excess, pursuing various subplots and slapstick encounters, also paying “tribute” to numerous holiday movies along the way. What “Oh. What. Fun.” is missing is a great deal of charm and humor, basically playing like an extended television pilot for a series about a mother managing life’s indignities. Showalter leans into the plasticized vibe of the picture, trying to crank up yuletide feels and wackiness, and when the endeavor isn’t underwhelming, it’s surprisingly unappealing. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com