Happy Howlidays (2024) Hallmark Christmas Movie | The Critic and the Cynic

Dave (The Critic) and Hilary (The Cynic) wrap up the season with Happy Howlidays, a Hallmark holiday film featuring dogs, romance, and a predictable plot. While some might find it endearing, this final movie of the season goes out on a whimper rather than a howl, with bland performances, unimpressive pups, and an uninspired storyline. 🎥 Happy Howlidays at a Glance: Premise: A lonely web page editor finds a stray dog during the holidays, leading her to love, self-discovery, and (of course) a perfectly predictable romantic ending. Tagline: “Unleash the mistletoe.” Highlights: Dogs, romance, and…not much else. 🔍 Key Moments Discussed: The leads: A lackluster performance from Jessica Lowndes and Ezra Moreland, aka “Mr. Man Beef.” Dog disappointments: Cute-adjacent, but far from memorable. The story: A by-the-numbers plot with little emotional punch or originality. A final letdown: Why this was a lackluster finale to the holiday movie lineup. ⭐ Final Verdict: Hilary: 45% – “The leads weren’t great, the dogs weren’t great, and the story wasn’t good.” Dave: 50% – “It’s a nothing movie. Not offensive, but not memorable either.” 🎙️ Listen to the full episode now: 👉 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-critic-and-the-cynic/id1779069458