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Netflix's new holiday romantic comedy “Hot Frosty” is finally here and the reviews are already full of holiday cheer. As someone who isn't ashamed to admit my love for Christmas Hallmark movies, I can say that this movie looks good particularly promising in this genre. And I'll be watching it over the holidays now that it's available on the streaming service.

The online reviews have actually been quite positive so far. Critics praised the quirky character, surprising emotional depth and sparkling chemistry between Lacey Chabert (because who else would be?) and Dustin Milligan. This feel-good romantic comedy seems to have all the right ingredients to make it into Netflix's top 10.

With Hot Frosty quickly gaining traction and rave early reviews, it's shaping up to be a fun holiday outing this season. If you're a fan of silly but entertaining romantic comedies that get you in the Christmas spirit, this could be a good option for your must-watch list. Here's everything you need to know about Hot Frosty and what critics are saying…

What is “Hot Frosty” about?

Hot frosty | Lacey Chabert | Official Trailer | Netflix-YouTube

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“Hot Frosty” is a heartwarming romantic comedy about Cathy (Chabert), a widow who, to cope with her loneliness, magically brings a snowman named Jack (Milligan) to life. His innocent charm helps her heal and find love again as they grow closer before the holidays. However, their relationship is bittersweet as the snowman is destined to melt.

Jack relives the world, perceives the magic of Christmas with new eyes, and offers a heartwarming, childlike perspective. For Kathy, a widow who has experienced many Christmases, Jack's innocence reawakens her heart and helps her rediscover the joy and magic of the holiday season.

Hot Frosty reviews – what the critics say

At the time of writing, there is no score for “Hot Frosty.” Rotten tomatoes still. But based on the reviews so far, it already seems to be warming the hearts of critics. And I'm not surprised considering Chabert is the queen of Christmas.

Courtney Howard diversity sys: “The narrative delivers some refreshing highlights for Netflix's Holiday Cinematic Universe, particularly honoring the target audience's yearning for a dash of cheeky, wanton lust alongside its gentle but genuine drama.”

In the meantime, The wraps William Bibbiani stated that it is “cheap and silly and it's based on a ridiculous premise that some people think is terrible.” But it's also tongue-in-cheek and whimsical. It knows what it's doing and it does it on purpose. Somehow it actually works.”

Danielle Solzman from Solzy in the cinema gave a pretty clear review: “Hot Frosty won't win any awards, but it serves as a distraction from the rest of the world for about 90 minutes.”

Lacey Chabert in

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Of course, not every critic warmed to it. Screen Rants Brennan Klein said: “Rather than taking the streamer's holiday content in a unique new direction, the film delivers a hard-core fish-out-of-water comedy that proves it's really no different from other high-profile Netflix novels.” .”

Connor Carey is out Keith loves movies To put it simply: “Hot Frosty is the textbook definition of a good title that will only appeal to those with a penchant for typical Netflix holiday fare.”

Should you stream “Hot Frosty” on Netflix?

Dustin Milligan as Jack and Lacey Chabert as Kathy in the poster for

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If you're a fan of Christmas Hallmark movies, “Hot Frosty” is a great choice for your holiday watchlist. While it may not be the best Christmas movie ever, it definitely has a lot of heart and a silly premise that fits the genre well. Plus, it has already warmed the hearts of critics (which is hard to achieve) and made it clear that it is worth a watch this festive season.

I understand that not everyone loves these types of films and some of them are quite boring and somewhat frightening. But based on first impressions, I'm actually pretty excited to stream Hot Frosty on Netflix. Do you need more after watching this romantic comedy? Check these out Next up, five holiday films to get into the Christmas spirit.

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