
The Christmas Setup
2020

Representation Score
Limited
2021
Runtime
85 minutes
Average Rating
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A Great North Christmas follows a conventional holiday romance format. It successfully presents a female protagonist with significant professional influence and intelligence, breaking away from passive female stereotypes. However, the film lacks complexity in representing multiple aspects of identity. It adheres closely to established genre clichés and maintains traditional views on racial and cultural representation. Ultimately, the story prioritizes individual emotional journeys over broader systemic critiques or diverse identity explorations, resulting in a predictable, mainstream experience.
Category Breakdown
The main storyline centers around a heterosexual relationship, while secondary characters may provide diverse viewpoints. The central plot does not include same-sex relationships or non-cisgender identities.
Caroline North is portrayed as a strong, intelligent professional who challenges the stereotype of passive women. However, the plot later shifts towards conventional romantic themes and holiday warmth.
The story focuses on a particular demographic within the Los Angeles professional community. There is no indication of a predominantly non-white cast or intentional casting of actors from diverse backgrounds.
The film relies on traditional Western Christmas celebrations and holiday vacation themes. It emphasizes personal emotional fulfillment without addressing broader systemic or religious issues.
The movie does not mention any characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Caroline North is one of the LA's entertainment power-attorneys. She is beautiful, smart and aggressive type-A woman in her 30s. She is also a very lonely workaholic. Her best friends, Jackie and Samantha, decided to end Caroline's long streak of working weekends and lonely holidays by booking a surprise Christmas vacation for her in Prince George, Canada.

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