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So what if you\u2019re spending Christmas in self-isolation? At least you\u2019re not Kristen Stewart\u2019s Abby. In this seasonal romcom, it\u2019s a case of mistletoe and whine as Stewart\u2019s kind, trusting PhD student is forced to spend the most wonderful time of the year with the horrible family of her lying girlfriend Harper, played by Mackenzie Davis. While driving from New York to Grove City, journalist Harper confesses to Abby that she lied about coming out and asks her to climb back into the closet and stay there for the duration of their five-day visit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Abby reluctantly agrees to pose as Harper\u2019s straight \u201corphan\u201d flatmate, a decision she grows to regret as the festive break turns into a holiday season from hell.<\/span><\/p>\n Neglecting her partner, Harper spends the days bickering with her catty sister Sloane (Alison Brie) and sucking up to her charmless parents \u2013 selfish politician Ted (Victor Garber) and his pushy wife Tipper (Mary Steenburgen).<\/span><\/p>\n While Harper makes a show of partying with her ex-boyfriend, Abby finds an ally in Harper\u2019s secret ex-girlfriend Riley (Aubrey Plaza) who has seen all this before.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n This time, Plaza is playing it straight.<\/span><\/p>\n The comedic relief comes from Mary Holland as Harper\u2019s kooky younger sister, and Daniel Levy as Abby\u2019s camp best friend.<\/span><\/p>\n Stewart is excellent, and Levy makes the most of the film\u2019s only funny lines.<\/span><\/p>\n