
Christmas a la Mode
2019

Representation Score
Limited
2024
TV-GDirector
John Stimpson
Runtime
84 minutes
Average Rating
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A Very Vermont Christmas operates as a standard seasonal romance, adhering closely to established genre clichés. While the female lead is given professional competence and leadership, the narrative structure remains rooted in conventional social and romantic frameworks. The film lacks complexity in reflecting multiple aspects of identity, focusing instead on a traditional economic unit and a localized setting. This results in a production that mirrors the demographic and cultural norms often found in regional holiday films. Ultimately, the movie prioritizes a predictable romantic arc over the disruption of cultural hierarchies or the inclusion of diverse identities.
Category Breakdown
The film follows a typical romantic storyline focused on an unexpected pairing. There is no depiction of non-conforming gender identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
A woman leads the plot with significant professional influence. However, the central romantic storyline may still adhere to traditional gender roles.
The setting and cast suggest a homogeneous demographic typical of regional romantic comedies. There is no indication of a non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon majority.
The story emphasizes local industry and the preservation of a family business. It aligns with traditional Western values of community and entrepreneurship.
There is no documented evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with physical, neurodivergent, or sensory disabilities.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A local champion skier and Vermont brew master team up as an unlikely match to create a seasonal microbrew, in order to save her family’s business by Christmas.

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