The Christmas Consultant (2013)

The Christmas Consultant Poster

Christmas is just around the corner but suburban workaholics Maya Fletcher and her husband Jack are too busy to get into the holiday spirit. As their Christmas to do list grows and deadlines fast approach, holiday spirit is at an all time low. Maya forgets she promised to host a Christmas Eve party for her and Jack’s whole family. In an effort to impress a potential new client, Maya has also invited him to spend the holidays with the family.

Intro
"The Christmas Consultant" is a 2013 holiday-themed TV motion picture directed by John Bradshaw and starring David Hasselhoff. Launched by Lifetime, this comedy-drama follows an eccentric Christmas organizer who is employed by a busy household to bring the vacation spirit back into their home.

Plot
The movie centers around the Fletcher household; parents Maya and Jack together with their three children, who reside in a Chicago suburban area. Maya is a high-powered cosmetics executive who is overwhelmed by her job, while Jack is a stay-at-home papa. The mounting pressures of Maya's high stake deal and Jack's responsibilities with the children combined with the fast-approaching holiday result in a very overwhelmed family. They require help, and that's when they work with Owen, a Christmas Consultant.

Owen, on the other hand, is no regular specialist but an epic holiday enthusiast brimming with a wacky funny bone and zany Yuletide cheer. Played by David Hasselhoff, Owen's function is to ease the family's holiday stress. He does everything, ranging from setting up and decorating Christmas trees, purchasing, and wrapping presents, to preparing luxurious Christmas meals, and planning the Christmas Eve party.

Nevertheless, Owen's elegant strategies, strange practices, and increasing influence within the household cause lots of comedic incidents and battles. This results in moderate disputes, as Maya begins to stress that Owen's over-the-top arrangements are getting excessive and that he is taking control of their lives. Owen, though, continues to remind the family of the significance and spirit of Christmas.

Conclusion
Throughout the movie, moments of warmth, laughter, and life lessons are intermingled, teaching the Fletchers and the audience the essence of family, the importance of taking a step back from the busyness of life, and the true significance of Christmas. After much turmoil, the Fletcher family ultimately recovers their Christmas celebration, recognizing that Christmas isn't about perfection, but about love, family, and togetherness.

Reception
The Christmas Consultant gathered a blended reception for its mix of funny, family drama, and Christmas cheer. David Hasselhoff's performance as Owen particularly stuck out, with some praising his eccentric yet amusing portrayal of the Christmas-obsessed expert. The film was valued for its genuine portrayal of the tensions that the holiday can bring upon a household, along with its heartwarming takeaway message of the importance of family throughout the holiday.

In a nutshell, "The Christmas Consultant" is a humorous, heart-tugging film that produces a light-hearted viewing experience. It serves up plenty of laughs, inflammation, and a significant sprinkling of Christmas magic, reminding viewers about the true essence of the festive season. No matter the level of chaos or stress, the value of decreasing, hanging out together, and celebrating love and household remains the core of the holiday season.

Top Cast

  • David Hasselhoff (small)
    David Hasselhoff
    Owen
  • Caroline Rhea (small)
    Caroline Rhea
    Maya Fletcher
  • Barclay Hope (small)
    Barclay Hope
    Jack Fletcher
  • Jessica McLeod (small)
    Jessica McLeod
    Anna Fletcher
  • Eliza Faria (small)
    Eliza Faria
    Steffie Fletcher
  • Darien Provost (small)
    Darien Provost
    David Fletcher
  • Lanette Ware (small)
    Lanette Ware
    Nadine
  • Aleks Paunovic (small)
    Aleks Paunovic
    Boris Tartakov