My Secret Santa Review: Alexendra Breckenridge Elevates a Formulaic Holiday Flick
Two polar-opposite characters from different social classes bond over a shared enthusiasm for punk rock and classic vinyl records in Netflix’s latest festive comedy, My Secret Santa, which is barely a cut above its peers on the streamer. My Secret Santa operates on a morally ambiguous tone, like Michael Fimognari’s crime caper, Jingle Bell Heist. It spotlights the struggles of single parenting and motherhood, elevating its unoriginal matchmaking with poignant developments.
