I Hate New Year's

POSITIVES…

  • Premise is familiar but comfortably enjoyable.

  • I appreciated the lighthearted tone of this story.

  • Dia Frampton is absolutely solid and charming as Layne Price. Brought a smile to my face.

  • Ashley Argota is quite entertaining to watch as Cassie Holmes. Has some silly fun in her role.

  • When it comes to romantic stories, it's important to want to root for the couple. Thankfully, I was all for Layne and Cassie!

  • The two of them together is the main reason to see this film. Excellent chemistry.

  • There's a psychic reading scene that was cute.

  • Arlene Peckerwood.

  • The songs featured in this movie are fantastic.

  • I should point out that as a fan of the musical act Meg & Dia, it's always a treat to see Dia sing songs that are new to me.

NEGATIVES…

  • Not that we really expected it, but this doesn't add anything much new to this tried and true genre.

  • Plot cliches and conveniences? Sure.

  • Could be more of a cinematic experience.

  • There's a particular narrative gimmick that I didn't care for.

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