
Our Christmas Mural
2023

Representation Score
Limited
2022
Director
John Burd
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
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Love at the Christmas Contest operates as a standard genre piece, leaning heavily into established romantic and familial frameworks. While the female lead provides some ability to act, the film’s structure remains rooted in traditional clichés. The narrative lacks intentionality regarding the way different parts of someone's identity overlap, focusing instead on a predictable reunion between a man and a woman. This approach reinforces conventional social norms rather than exploring diverse perspectives. Ultimately, the film serves as a sentimental holiday experience that prioritizes comfort and familiarity over challenging systemic cinematic clichés.
Category Breakdown
The story focuses on a traditional heterosexual relationship between a woman and her ex-boyfriend. There is no representation of non-binary gender identities or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
A female character drives the plot through her connection to her mother's memories. However, the film relies on traditional romantic clichés and standard gender dynamics.
The narrative lacks details about the ethnic or racial makeup of the cast. It seems to follow the homogeneous casting patterns typical of holiday romances.
The film centers on traditional Western Christmas celebrations and the sanctity of the nuclear family. It prioritizes sentimentality and conventional social stability.
The plot contains no mention of characters with physical or invisible disabilities. There is no representation of neurodivergent or disabled individuals in the story.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A young woman enters a Christmas tree decorating contest to honor the memory of her mother, only to discover that the competition includes her recently-widowed high school sweetheart, and his adorable 10-year-old daughter.

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