Meet Me Next Christmas is a 2024 American Christmas romantic comedy film directed Rusty Cundieff and written by Molly Haldeman and Camilla Rubis. It stars Christina Milian, Devale Ellis, Kofi Siriboe, Tymika Tafari, Mitch Grassi, Scott Hoying, Kirstin Maldonado, Kevin Olusola, Matt Sallee, and Kalen Allen.
| Meet Me Next Christmas | |
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| Directed by | Rusty Cundieff |
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| Produced by | Mark Roberts |
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| Cinematography | Andy Strahorn |
| Edited by | Michael Jablow |
| Music by | Dara Taylor |
Production company | Roberts Media |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 106 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
In New York City, a woman at Christmas is desperate to attend a sold out Christmas Eve Pentatonix concert. The film was released by Netflix on November 6, 2024.
Plot
editLayla's flight to NYC is delayed to spend Christmas with her boyfriend Tanner, so she takes advantage of the first class lounge. There, she briefly meets Teddy, then James. Layla gives James a sampling of a Pentatonix, Christmas Eve concert. Hooked, he proposes they meet at the following Christmas eve concert if they are both single, leaving it to fate if they meet again.
Almost a year later, Layla goes home early to surprise Tanner with dinner, only to find him cheating on her. Commiserating with her friend Roxy, she is reminded of the doctor's many flaws. Three days before Christmas, Layla remembers the pact she had made with James, so frantically seeks Pentatonix tickets as for once she does not have one.
Finding the concert sold out, Layla further feels motivated as she sees James' photo buying the tickets on a website. Unable to secure tickets on her own, Roxy refers Layla to Impromptu, a pricey company famed for getting the impossible for their clients.
Teddy works at Impromptu, but has not done very well as a concierge. As his probationary period is ending, his boss tasks him with getting the tickets for Layla as his definitive last chance to prove himself. Teddy vaguely recognizes her, but they hurry out to find his contact before he remembers.
When they find the kiosk closed, Layla and Teddy chase down a scalper through Craig's list. Davey gets 500 plus a 150 necklace from her, escaping just as the pair discover they are tickets for last year's show.
The pair next have contact with a very wealthy couple. The wife gifts Layla a designer dress, and they task them with hunting down an exclusive Chanel purse in exchange for the ticket. At the store, after a long wait in a line, Teddy manages to get them the last one available, but Layla generously lets a man whose wife has recently recovered from an illness have it.
Unbeknownst to them, Pentatonix are following Layla and Teddy's joint quest. The band senses Teddy's growing feelings for her, although the pair themselves seem oblivious.
Next, they head to Roxy's in Harlem to regroup. Teddy shows them his culinary skills, as he used to work in a Michelin-rated restaurant. His cousin Jordy gets them to Teddy's mom's in Brooklyn, who convinces them to prepare a lip-sync performance for the Snow Ball to win the tickets. They are trained by him, taking a break to prepare crème brulée for his mom. Seeing the little Santa ramekin pots, she remembers their meeting in the airport lounge a year ago.
At the Snow Ball, Layla and Teddy's performance ends with a passionate kiss, but second place. Pentatonix hears, so soon gives Layla a ticket, under the condition that Teddy go as Santa. Once he arrives they reveal their planned number that he slide down the chimney to her.
Meanwhile, as Roxy helps her prepare, Layla confesses her feelings for Teddy. She hurries to the show, running into James. Believing he is there for her, which he is not, she also tells him about Teddy. The pair, after a few more mishaps, meet on stage declaring their love and kissing.
Cast
edit- Christina Milian as Layla
- Devale Ellis as Teddy
- Mitch Grassi as Mitch
- Scott Hoying as Scott
- Kirstin Maldonado as Kirstin
- Kevin Olusola as Kevin
- Matt Sallee as Matt
- Tymika Tafari as Roxy
- Kofi Siriboe as James
- Theresa Tova as Debra
- Kalen Allen as Jordy
- Priyanka as herself
Production
editThe film is directed by Rusty Cundieff and written by Molly Haldeman and Camilla Rubis. Mark Roberts produced under his company, while Simon Lythgoe and Matt Code executive produced. Christina Milian stars and is also an executive producer on the film.[2] The cast also includes Kofi Siriboe, Devale Ellis, Kalen Allen and the music group Pentatonix.[3]
Principal photography took place in Toronto.[4]
Release
editReception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 69% of 13 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.1/10.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Meet Me Next Christmas (PG)". British Board of Film Classification. November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (March 24, 2023). "Christina Milian to Executive Produce and Star in Netflix Holiday Rom-Com 'Meet Me Next Christmas' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Simon, Jordan (March 28, 2023). "CHRISTINA MILIAN, DEVALE ELLIS, KOFI SIRIBOE AND KALEN ALLEN TO STAR IN NETFLIX'S 'MEET ME NEXT CHRISTMAS'". Blavity. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Gittins, Susan (March 28, 2023). "Netflix's MEET ME NEXT CHRISTMAS With Christina Milian Starts Filming in Toronto". Hollywoodnorthbuzz. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (May 13, 2024). "Lacey Chabert to Lead Netflix Holiday Rom-Com 'Hot Frosty'". Variety. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
- ^ Schimautz, Julia (August 28, 2024). "The New Netflix Movies You Can Watch This Fall". Netflix. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ "Meet Me Next Christmas". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved November 21, 2024.
